As I understand it, the DLC never was too hot on Dean anyway. They are very "middle of the road" and some even regard them as "imitation Republicans." Dean, to there minds, is "too liberal." But if I may be forgiven for once again quoting Harry Truman, "When people are given a choice between a Republican, and a Democrat who acts like a Republican, they'll pick the Republican every time."

Granted, it doesn't look good, but are we going to just roll over and play dead?

What can people do? This is one way to go about it. I've suggested this before, but people have just whined about the wussiness of the Democrats. Well, what Hartmann is suggesting is that if you don't like the Democratic Party the way it is now, get in and change it. He means you! It will require hard work and a willingness to confront.

On the voter fraud thing, here's something that can be done: Rush Holt, Representative from the 12th Congressional District in New Jersey has taken some steps in the right direction. Electronic voting okay if it leaves a checkable paper trail. Proposed legislation HERE. Flog your Senators and Representative to get on board or sponsor similar legislation. You do know who your Senators and Representatives are (and how to get in touch with them), don't you!??

It won't be easy, and there are no guarantees, but again, if good men (and women) do nothing. . . .

Don Firth