The part of Noumenon's post that I think is most
on point is here:
The loss of our freedom is akin to the crazy uncle locked up in the basement - we all know he's there; we just won't talk about it. But I will. I will remind you all from time to time of the good work your favorite - and not so favorite representatives are doing in the service of tyranny. Hopefully, after Tuesday, we can get back to the position where this is a perfectly acceptable position in the forum. Either we will have won the Senate or we will have lost it for the balance of this term.
Right now, with the Judical nominations in the forefront, holding legislators to account to foundational issues seems like small potatos to some that see the lost judiciary branch as being virtually unresolvable.
"Hopefully, after Tuesday, we can get back to the position where this is a perfectly acceptable position in the forum. Either we will have won the Senate or we will have lost it for the balance of this term."
Thinking that it matters if 'WE' have "won the Senate" is part of the problem that Noumenon argues. What possible difference will 'winning' make to restoring respect for our constitution?
-- In effect, you're saying that we shouldn't talk about our crazy old senators, till after the election.