You’re right that Beck goes overboard in saying there’s no difference between the parties but still, the Republicans are bringing that kind of criticism on themselves to the degree that they “play ball”. Now, lately they’ve been doing a good job of NOT playing ball, esp on MengeleCare, but do you really trust them? Do you really think that we can now say, “the Republicans are cured and won’t be abysmally stupid anymore”? No, we can’t say that. Even about the “good” ones.
Which is what makes what Beck is doing so important. Keeping the Republicans feet to the fire. Somebody’s got to do it.
What’s the alternative? Going back to voting for the “better of two evils”?
Forget that. Until Beck comes out and supports a 3rd party, I say: Go, Beck.
“Now, lately they’ve been doing a good job of NOT playing ball, esp on MengeleCare, but do you really trust them? Do you really think that we can now say, “the Republicans are cured and won’t be abysmally stupid anymore”? No, we can’t say that. Even about the “good” ones.”
I would say not to completely trust them until they prove you otherwise. Sticking to promises, adhering to the conservative planks, etc... would make me tend to trust them moreso, but let’s all agree - they are human. Mistakes and mis-judgements will be made, but were they made deceitfully or to harm? Republicans will always be politicians, so groupthink could tend to steer them wrong as well as political expediency. Look at what is wearing an (R) right now. Deal with them and again separate as much wheat from the chaff as possible. 2010 should be about getting new Republicans in that steer with a conservative wheel (getting rid of McCain would be huge and a shot across the bow). But a third party will always be disaster for our fine Republic, and usher in another foothold for progressive socialism.
When we get lazy, so do they. They are opportunistic animals. When left alone too long they start to soil the cage and chew on the furniture. We have to smack them across the nose once in a while to let them know who is boss.
The Democrats simply believe it to be the other way around. There is a huge difference between them and Republicans and when Glenn goes off in public, the media can and will use it to their advantage. The mainstream media that brought you Obama will use Glenn’s speech to show the unwashed masses that it isn’t a problem with the Democrats, it’s a problem with everyone and the blame is equal. It’s not, and I believe that is what Levine was saying. Then you get a third party spoiler in there and “poof” it’s all over for us for another 4 years.