Deep Down, It's Worse that That

Sullivan points out that the reason Democrats are perceived as weak is because they huff and puff and then don't stand up and take action for anything they believe in.

I actually think it's worse than that - deep down, the Democratic core doesn't have a clue about what they believe in. Their most distinctive "voice," is a negative one, one of opposition to church-mongering Republicans, or one completely rooted in the past era of Vietnam and Civil Rights.

They aren't sure which values are worth protecting and fighting for and in what circumstances. They don't know the difference between a friend and enemy.

My favorite quote that sums it up best is that "a liberal is too broad minded to take his own side in a quarrel."