ELECTIONS

Is it not a puzzle to all those that make up the zeitgeist of a certain viewpoint that disagree with Conservatives as to how Conservatives eke out more votes than the Liberal candidate in National elections?

There was an occasion when I was confronted with this question and my conclusion was that:

Conservatives manage ignorance while liberals try to eradicate it.

If we dumb down the message so that our core constituents respond then the conservatives will label us pinko freeloaders and successfully deny us the centrist and moderates vote. If we articulate our position to elucidate that we are not pinko freeloaders the conservatives will label us academic socialists who are not in touch with reality and make it “VERY CLEAR” why our core constituents should turn against us.

From the republican dictionary by cato

VERY CLEAR, adj. Modifier used immediately before any preposterous explanation or rationale.

Concerning the formation of a religous left:

FAITH, n. The stubborn belief that God approves of Republican moral values despite the preponderance of textual evidence to the contrary.

I do not believe attempts to create a religious left will remedy the problem of the Christian Right. Although their efforts are commendable it’s a quagmire that should be avoided. The Machiavellian streak in me suggests that the time is ripe for the Christian Right to have its own party and leader.

I would suggest that Liberal Democrats rally around one issue that can be branded so as to inspire the core while simultaneously being able to articulate the reasonability to moderates. Avoid any discussion, talking points or debate on other issues. Take them under advisement. They are complicated issues. There are many different opinions within all parties. They will be resolved through a process of consultation with all those affected at the appropriate time. That is the Democratic way. Now rather than getting sidetracked, lets get back to the real “issue!”

I have watched the Right win with little more than "Its time for a change." After the election most voters that voted for change couldn’t articulate why. We can do better.