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Defeatist Democrats and The Lethargic Left
By Mike Cowie (about the author)
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You probably have a very clear idea, right?
Now think what did Clinton, Blair and Chrétien stand for? And what did they accomplish (aside from keeping the right-wingers out of power and thus limiting the damage they could do)?
Nothing really?
Exactly!
Sure, the more progressive types of the past couple of decades are a relatively nice bunch, with a warm, compassionate streak. I mean, who wouldn't prefer Clinton over Reagan, or Chrétien over Mulroney, or, most obviously, Obama over Dubya? But wouldn't it be great if they actually had a vision and the fortitude - and, yes, the balls - to ram their agenda through?
Damn, if I'm not getting all nostalgic for FDR, Clement Attlee and Pierre Trudeau. And, you better believe, none of them are real heroes of mine. But at least they could get things done. Which seems like such an incredible ability when you look at those who lead the Center-Left these days.
Sad days indeed.
Become a Fan -- Page 4 of 4 page(s)
Now think what did Clinton, Blair and Chrétien stand for? And what did they accomplish (aside from keeping the right-wingers out of power and thus limiting the damage they could do)?
Nothing really?
Exactly!
Sure, the more progressive types of the past couple of decades are a relatively nice bunch, with a warm, compassionate streak. I mean, who wouldn't prefer Clinton over Reagan, or Chrétien over Mulroney, or, most obviously, Obama over Dubya? But wouldn't it be great if they actually had a vision and the fortitude - and, yes, the balls - to ram their agenda through?
Damn, if I'm not getting all nostalgic for FDR, Clement Attlee and Pierre Trudeau. And, you better believe, none of them are real heroes of mine. But at least they could get things done. Which seems like such an incredible ability when you look at those who lead the Center-Left these days.
Sad days indeed.
Mike Cowie is a 42-year-old freelance writer, who lives together with his wife and son just outside of Vancouver, B.C.
After spending 15 years living, travelling and working overseas Mike returned to live in Canada back in 2004. His final trip, (more...)
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After the hand wringing
by Margaret Bassett on Sunday, Jan 24, 2010 at 9:26:58 AM
The Amazing Inactive Obama
by Michael Fairfax on Sunday, Jan 24, 2010 at 11:51:30 AM
THE DEMOCRAT PARTY NEEEDS SOME BALLS
by Pulladigm on Sunday, Jan 24, 2010 at 12:28:51 PM
Don't think it is right
by BFalcon on Sunday, Jan 24, 2010 at 1:08:12 PM
Pick your battles
by BFalcon on Sunday, Jan 24, 2010 at 1:17:27 PM
Problems with the Cowardice Theory
by Perry Logan on Monday, Jan 25, 2010 at 8:52:19 AM
Let me add
by BFalcon on Thursday, Jan 28, 2010 at 7:28:35 PM