[FreeAtlanta]

I think it is even more basic. They hate Bush and Ashcroft because they are devote Christians.

Most leftist know they are doing wrong in their lives, and they hate people who are doing what is right. They want to believe that no one can do right. That it is too hard. Then, they see Bush and Ashcroft, and it makes them insanely angry.

I have some left-wingers in my family, and I have some left-wing friends. I know of what I speak.

[jonalvy44]

because they are out of power...like the anti-war nuts when no one would listen to them, they throw temper tantrums and become illogical.

[Our man in washington]

My theory is that the issues that used to unite the Democrats have less traction than they once had. Take abortion. A lot of young people who are getting involved in vegetarianism and animal rights issues. These people are naturally Democrats, but more than a few of them are pro-life. After all, one of their overriding concerns is expanding the definition of protected life.

The issue of Israel also splits the left. Most Jewish Democrats are very pro-Israel, while the radical side of the Democratic party believes all of Arafat's press releases.

The list goes on. The labor unions don't support a lot of the environmental initiatives. Many on the left believe welfare goes along with some accountability while others talk about welfare as a "right."

The problem is that left tends to be very passionate about their issues, so fighting within the party could lead to very passionate disagreements and a weakening of the left as a whole. To prevent this occurrence, the left concentrates on attacking conservatives. On this issue, at least, unity reigns among the left.

[My2Cents]

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