re: #183 wrenchwench

Here are the parts I call stupid:

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Did you expect a liberal to not get mawkish and self-defeating?

The pro-choice folks had to be strident in order to achieve their breakthrough victories. Their error was in not becoming more accommodating, more inclusive, more hand-outstretched after the judicial war was initially won. While some opponents will never respect you, a hand extended in friendship by an enemy after the battle can win your respect, at least to the point of grudging cooperation.

You have to be partisan to win. You should be multi-partisan to govern.