The Third Way - Move to the Right
In a previous post, I commented on how the Democrats have drifted left since WWII and how far left they are at the present time. I predicted that they would continue their fall from grace if they continued down that path unless they realized their mistake in time. This week there have been a few articles written regarding this issue, from both the left and the right.
The Washington Post has reported on a Democratic group called The Third Way. They are a group of people who worked in the Clinton administration and other liberal advocacy groups. The term 'third way' is a Clinton era term meaning 'triangulation' as taught by Dick Morris. Relying on heavy polling, the 'third way' is a way of bisecting two polarized views on any issue, in an attempt to demonstrate original thinking and leadership.
The Third Way report gives a surprisingly honest critique of the Democratic Party. Most of the issues actually address the party's worst socialistic views, and one issue dealing with presentation. They have a big reason to advise against the socialist trends since liberals only make up about 20% of the electorate, it is politically unfeasable to promote that viewpoint too much. Also, it isn't good enough to reframe the language, or finding a new narrative, they must actually follow through with the changes and get behind positions they are not ashamed of.
What it all means is the Democratic Party must move to the right in order to be credible to the great moderate bulk of American voters. That also would mean they would have to start taking into consideration ALL the facts of an issue rather than just the ones that support their position. Both of those things will make the loud left even louder. The press corps are the loudest on the left, being the communications dept of the Democratic Party, and they would have to return to honest journalism.
At the same time the Democrats are trying to find their way, the Republican Party is having an open debate about their direction. But, as I've commented before, their base is always pulling them back to the right. Conservatives are not afraid to discuss all the issues openly as they have no postions they are ashamed of. I will continue to post the results of the ongoing 'investigations' into some Republicans alledged misdeeds. And the rule of law will be obeyed without complaint. That is something the Democrats have had difficulty doing.
President Clinton said he would have the most ethical administration in the history of the republic, and yet there has not been fair or open reporting on Democratic legal problems since he was elected. Spin was the rule of the day. While Republicans in trouble have always been like blood in the water to a great white shark. Here (registration may be required) is a story on how the Democrats continually try to cover up anything they are ashamed of. Because there might be some news that impacts Hillary's re-election efforts they have to delay this news as long as possible. Or until it is so old people don't care. Open journalism, true non-bias reporting will treat all politicians the same.
Whether or not the press, the Democrats and the loud left actually adopt any of these measures time will tell. My guess is they will try to, but will fail to build enough of a consesus to make it a true shift. It will take courageous individuals to start wrestling the party back. We will know soon enough when we see the discussion the follows in the wake of the Third Way report.
But as this trend in the Democrats took a generation to reach this point, it may take a generation for them to come back around.
The Washington Post has reported on a Democratic group called The Third Way. They are a group of people who worked in the Clinton administration and other liberal advocacy groups. The term 'third way' is a Clinton era term meaning 'triangulation' as taught by Dick Morris. Relying on heavy polling, the 'third way' is a way of bisecting two polarized views on any issue, in an attempt to demonstrate original thinking and leadership.
The Third Way report gives a surprisingly honest critique of the Democratic Party. Most of the issues actually address the party's worst socialistic views, and one issue dealing with presentation. They have a big reason to advise against the socialist trends since liberals only make up about 20% of the electorate, it is politically unfeasable to promote that viewpoint too much. Also, it isn't good enough to reframe the language, or finding a new narrative, they must actually follow through with the changes and get behind positions they are not ashamed of.
What it all means is the Democratic Party must move to the right in order to be credible to the great moderate bulk of American voters. That also would mean they would have to start taking into consideration ALL the facts of an issue rather than just the ones that support their position. Both of those things will make the loud left even louder. The press corps are the loudest on the left, being the communications dept of the Democratic Party, and they would have to return to honest journalism.
At the same time the Democrats are trying to find their way, the Republican Party is having an open debate about their direction. But, as I've commented before, their base is always pulling them back to the right. Conservatives are not afraid to discuss all the issues openly as they have no postions they are ashamed of. I will continue to post the results of the ongoing 'investigations' into some Republicans alledged misdeeds. And the rule of law will be obeyed without complaint. That is something the Democrats have had difficulty doing.
President Clinton said he would have the most ethical administration in the history of the republic, and yet there has not been fair or open reporting on Democratic legal problems since he was elected. Spin was the rule of the day. While Republicans in trouble have always been like blood in the water to a great white shark. Here (registration may be required) is a story on how the Democrats continually try to cover up anything they are ashamed of. Because there might be some news that impacts Hillary's re-election efforts they have to delay this news as long as possible. Or until it is so old people don't care. Open journalism, true non-bias reporting will treat all politicians the same.
Whether or not the press, the Democrats and the loud left actually adopt any of these measures time will tell. My guess is they will try to, but will fail to build enough of a consesus to make it a true shift. It will take courageous individuals to start wrestling the party back. We will know soon enough when we see the discussion the follows in the wake of the Third Way report.
But as this trend in the Democrats took a generation to reach this point, it may take a generation for them to come back around.
posted by Rockin Rod at 6:18 AM
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