... so I can't speak to the strategy of what you are diarying about.

A couple of responses, though.  I can't really agree that DKos says only "a handful" of democrats are "worthy" of holding office.  I do think this site points out when Democrats do not act in the party's best interests or the country's best interests -- at least as far as vigorously opposing the Bush Administration and its Republican Congress.  I think this site holds out certain Democrats as examples of how the whole party should act.  And after reading Crashing the Gate, I think Kos and Armstrong have hit the nail on the head about the kind of "noise machine" the Democrats need to take back our government and win the majority.

I do, however, sympathize with what you have gone through.  It's easy to become intolerant in any group, not just a political one.  I would be interested in your describing exactly how this happened with your group -- I think it's a worthwhile story to read and hope that you do not remain discouraged by what happened to you.  If you really believe in a Democratic candidate that Kos or anyone else is dismissive of, then I would urge you to fight for that person regardless of what anyone else says.  Who knows?  You may change some minds!

Anyway, that's my blathering.  Thanks for the diary.