I'm fully aware that this diary may incite a flame war. So be it.
Like many, I too have noticed and been dismayed by the number of Hillary-bashing diaries on dkos. These have been sanctioned, it seems, by Kos and Armando on the main page. Several posters have easily followed their lead using dkos as a "safe space" for bashing Hillary, bashing Biden, bashing Lieberman or bashing any other Democrat that is moderate by calling them Republicans. Recognize this: if you are calling moderate Democrats "Republicans," this is a sign that you are on the fringe -- you are not part of the base of the Democratic Party.
In fact, too many posters are assuming that they are part of the base of the Democratic Party. This was the same mistake they made during the 2004 Primary when they made the assumption that they were the party's base. Didn't work out for them too well -- and this assumption was the root of Dean's demise.
Until those who engage in Hillary bashing recognize that they are not the party's base (how can they be with so many crying "I'm going green if Republican Hillary is our nominee"!?) they will continue to fool themselves.
This is a big tent party - and it should be. But do not make the assumption that bashing Hillary verifies your status as a member of the Democratic Party's base. This is not the case. Instead, you are distinguishing yourself from the base. Kos included.
Disclaimer #1: Right now, I am excited by the idea of a Hillary 2008 campaign. I think she can win. I am also excited by the idea of a Feingold campaign, but at this writing, I would need to hear/see more.
Disclaimer #2: Yes, parts of this diary were posted as comments in a thread. Given that so many of the bash-Hillary diaries tend to be repetitive, I figured it's ok to be repetitive, too.