Letters to the Editor
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I'M NO LONGER A DEMOCRAT
Glenn's post today, brilliant as usual, has me thinking in angst about next year's elections. I have been long an advocate of Al Gore, but, as long as he stays out of the election, what are my choices? Hillary Clinton, she of nuanced positioning and harsh words for Iran? Barack Obama, he of thoughtful platitudes about wanting to be "non-political" in this take-no-prisoners political world? John Edwards, who speaks of "Two Americas," but still wants war with Iran? I agree with tempus, who suggests that there is really no difference between the parties. There is a difference: the Republicans have the balls to stand behind their extreme positions on everything from torture to anti-gay bashing to anti-women positions on abortion, etc. The Democrats don't stand for ANYTHING, and cave on every issue, especially torture, illegal wiretapping and rendition.