Towards a More Competitive Left

The lack of a serious commitment to competition is why pundits like Ann Coulter call Democrats whiners. Instead of dominating the political game with inspiring vision, moral superiority, and unmatched strategy, lefties tend to simply complain about the problems of the right. It's the stance of people who are cut off from their competitive instincts. Complaints don't win the political game but, in a subtle, way, reinforce the public's perceptions of Democrats as weak.

Far better, I say, to keep the moral high ground, articulate the boldest vision, and then compete intensely at the game with candidates who have what it takes to win. This includes exposing violations such as voting fraud with ferocity ï ¿ ½" which is far different than complaining or mud-slinging. Exposure of fraud is an act of moral integrity and conscience, which people respect, rather than complaining, which people do not.

When intelligence and bold vision are married with personal affability and a warrior's competitive instinct, that is when the voting public will become truly inspired by the candidates on the left and the current right-wing leaders will have their reign terminated, which, incidentally, will force the Republican party to evolve to a more enlightened level as well, simply to compete.

Sacred America Series #23
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Previous Articles in this Series

#1: Sacred America
http://www.stephendinan.com/2006/01/sacred-america.html

#2: Patriotism and Progress
http://www.stephendinan.com/2006/01/patriotism-and-progress.html

#3: Radicals and Republicans
http://www.stephendinan.com/2006/01/radicals-and-republicans.html

#4: E Pluribus Unum
http://www.stephendinan.com/2006/02/e-pluribus-unum.html

#5: Deeper Lineage of America
http://www.stephendinan.com/2006/02/deeper-lineage-of-america.html

#6: Marrying Science and Spirituality
http://www.stephendinan.com/2006/02/marrying-science-and-spirituality.html

#7: From Spiritual Feudalism to Spiritual Sovereignty
http://www.stephendinan.com/2006/02/from-spiritual-feudalism-to-spiritual.html

#8: Beginning to Face Our Shadow
http://www.stephendinan.com/2006/03/beginning-to-face-our-shadow.html

#9: Coming to Terms with Genocide
http://www.stephendinan.com/2006/03/coming-to-terms-with-genocide.html

#10: The Next American Operating System
http://www.stephendinan.com/2006/03/next-american-operating-system.html

#11: Rising and Declining Cultures
http://www.stephendinan.com/2006/03/rising-and-declining-cultures.html

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