Tonight we have lost an advocate and long time member of this community. I am the first to admit that I have disagreed with him during the primaries. Indeed, I fear I was even snippy at times. I apologize. It saddens me that Radiowalla has had enough of the vitriol -- he has done the right thing for his sanity and decided to leave this site.
I have learned that GBCW diaries are often sources of ridicule -- the old "don't let the door hit you" jabs. Not this time -- sorry, don't bother. We have suffered a true diminution of the community.
Radiowalla has tried valiently, like his kindred spirits, to support his candidate, Senator Clinton. On DailyKos, that advocacy subjects you to ultimate derision. Most don't actually read the diaries or comments fully, they just go into full-blown assault. And because we are so smug, we have driven some good people away.
Here is what we have lost:
BAGHDAD CHILDREN NEED SUPPLIES: PLEASE HELP, a selfless cry to assist the youngest victims of a criminal war.
It's the Criminalization, Stupid!, a diary focusing on the dangers of language in the "pro-life" battle to reverse Roe v. Wade.
Two diaries -- you may say, so what? I say, two diaries with incredible impact are worth more than a lot of the stuff I see jumping to the rec list.
So, from this Obama supporter, I wish Radiowalla peace. I will be sorry to see the discourse here be reduced to cheering fans of Obama and nary a peep from the Clinton supporters. We are no longer looking for discussion: just affirmation -- and that is a sad day for democracy.
Flame away.