"Fight Every Day" - By Steve Gilliard

[scottxyz]

Now, if you go over to Kos, you're going to read a lot people pissed that it wasn't a 55-45 vote.

Amateurs.

That's not how you make a point. ... I mean, it's not about your feelings, it's about politics. The objection surprised the GOP and sent a clear message that there is no mandate. ...

If you calm down and think, you'd realize Bush is going to be in trouble. He barely won reelection and the country is divided. ...

The Dems did something smart today - get positive news and make a point - while not getting beaten by the Wurlitzer for it. ...

You have to become your own activist. No one else can do it for you. Not a blog and certainly not a politician. You may not win, but you sure as hell can fight, and that matters. The Dems fought today in a way which got noticed. You can do the same thing. But you need to stop being angry and start being smart. ...

http://stevegilliard.blogspot.com/2005/01/fight-every-day.html

Steve Gilliard's blog is one of the first things I read every day now, along with Atrios and Corrente. He understands strategy and tactics and he stays focused. I recommend reading the whole article for anyone who's not sure how to feel about what happened in Congress on January 6.

[Wilms]

1. If you calm down and think...

Around here, that's a Big IF.