This book was so good, that I bought one for my Mom in KC, one for my daughter attending university, and two extras to give to my fine right leaning ex-democrat friends. And I intend to buy more copies forpeople Idiscuss/rant about politics with.

Bill has long been one of the voices I turn to to understand the current situation in Washington, and I am very impressed with how simple and straightforward (and quick and easy to read), the book is, the 3 Rs, and the layout as a how to guide. I am also appreciative for the actual polling data on issue after issue showing how many of us are really liberal, whether we realize it or not.

This bookis one of the most cost effective ways to educate your friends and family, and makes for great talking point at those family dinners. I am even going to give a copy to my brother who does not speak with the liberals in the family anymore, (though that one may gather dust, but maybe, just maybe, he will look at some of it).

Go out and get Bill’s book if you don’t have it yet, and if you do, get some more for stocking stuffer for Christmas.

Hey — who’s that liberal Okie?

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Ah, but you smiled. ;)

Hey — who’s that liberal Okie?

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our friend!

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Jane @ 101…I’m happiest when I can provide useful content for others’ books :-)

Bill @ 118…I’ll take a look at the pages you mention. I look forward to discussing this with you in more detail next year!

Thanks for the interesting thoughts and comments.

‘Compassion’ is one of the gimmicks of the ‘holy business’, sales talk. Do you think this individual is conscious that he is full of compassion? If he is, it is not compassion. You are giving the names. How does it operate? You tell me. What kind of compassion do you see in him?

Folks are going to be flummoxed when they wake to a world stripped of [faux] enlightenment.

At least Liberalism has some structural underpinnings.

Broadly speaking, liberalism emphasizes individual rights. It seeks a society characterized by freedom of thought for individuals, limitations on power, especially of government and religion, the rule of law, the free exchange of ideas, a market economy that supports relatively free private enterprise, and a transparent system of government in which the rights of all citizens are protected.[2] In modern society, liberals favor a liberal democracy with open and fair elections, where all citizens have equal rights by law and an equal opportunity to succeed.

Funny how goopers just can’t handle that.

DFA is the outgrowth of Dean for America campaign, they have groups in all 50 states and 40 countries. They are a “Democratic Club” with a goal of recruting, training and getting progressive candidates elected.

I attended my first meeting the month after the 2004 election loss. They moved me past my depression and now I am the chair of our country group. Give it a try, I love working with DFA.

Christy Hardin Smith @ 180

Bill — thanks so much for being here and chatting with all of us on FDL this evening. This has been a great chat, full of lots of practical information and framing discussion. Loved the upside down pyramid analogy, for starters!

Really appreciate you taking the time to be here tonight, and I’m sure everyone else does as well. Great book!

“Really appreciate you taking the time…”

Thanks CHS and JH. Merry Christmas!