After posting this Diary earlier in the week, I was attacked by Dkos readers.
I have noticed over the years that anyone who doesn't fall in line 100% and doesn't participate in the echo chamber will be disrespected, called names, and insulted. Anyone who doesn't agree with the majority, will be trashed.
I was simply attempting to point out the problems with the public perception of the economic situation, and how Republicans, through the media, manipulate voters.
I was also attempting to point out Democratic Party/Progressive complacency and the problem of Progressives, time and time again, being unable to control their message (not having a real media infrastructure) that could allow us to fight back.
And finally, I was attempting to point out how the two losses would be spun by the Right.
Is there room for a variety of viewpoints here (without being attacked) or should I only post when I believe that readers will agree 100%?
Here are some follow-up post-election comments.