Well, I just got back from a local protest against the assault on Fallujah here in the Twin Cities. There were about 20 of us.

Compared to how many millions was it back there before the Democrats gave us our marching orders to stop marching because it might upset the delicate sensibilities of Kerry's supporters and all the good support the troops pro-war folks?

But hey, not a problem. I'm sure the residents of Fallujah understand our politicians' expediences nuanced at their expense, the need to mend the fences with the Republican lite folks, all that. You bet.

Little sacrifice like their homes, water and electricity, kids, health care, that sort of thing, is a small price to pay for the Republicrats getting rid of the ole Bush.

What's that you say? The Republicrats didn't get rid of the Bush? So it's four more years of war crimes?

What about those prisoners at Abu Ghraib getting tortured--how's that investigation going, all the way to the top? Republicrats making a stand for justice...

No to that one too? Would have alienated the god gays and guns voters in Ohio?

Oh, OK.

Not a problem.

So, what's the marching orders for us progressives now Democratic party diehards, sirs? I'm sure if we do it your way, everything will be JUST FINE.