Reid and Dems’ Stockholm Syndrome 2

Ugh. Harry Reid is onstage saying, in a single breath, that new drilling won't do any good, and that the Gang of 10 energy compromise -- which contains new drilling -- is a wonderful thing.

And he's praising his "friend" T. Boone Pickens to the sky.

When, I wonder, was the last time anyone paid a price for crossing Dems?

David Roberts is staff writer for Grist. You can follow his Twitter feed at twitter.com/drgrist.

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  1. Kenny B Posted 3:49 am
    19 Aug 2008

    Ugh indeedYou're absolutely right.  The Dems are killing me here.  They should follow Gore's lead and take a stand on the issue, even if it's not exactly what voters want to hear.
    I, for one, lose respect for Democrats with every concession they make on this issue.
    Grow a pair, Democrats!!!
  2. Wolverine Posted 5:13 am
    19 Aug 2008

    Paying The PriceTo answer Dave's rhetorical question, progressives always pay the price when they cross a local Democratic machine or its people.  Growing up in Chicago and living in San Francisco, I can personally attest to this.
    The problem Dave is pointing out is that when Democrats are crossed from the right, there are no consequences.  That's because of the Democrats' latent right wing tendencies, which cause a lack of desire to take a strong stand, sometimes interpreted as wimpiness, when dealing with the right.  This whole thing points out what Ralph Nader has been saying for at least ten years: we have a duopoly run by two corporate parties.

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