The Lesser Evil

During our last presidential election, I heard a lot about Republicans v. Democrats, Liberals v. Conservatives... etc. as in every other election. However, this time, I was frequently reminded of the Libertarian party (something I knew very little about) and even encouraged to consider a third party due to the less than pleasing choice between a scrutinized Romney and our quote, "disappointing," current president.

With this in mind, I was surprised to stumble across an article this week that actually referred to the democratic party as "the Lesser Evil." I guess you could say this article caught my eye due to the flagrant, displeased attitude of the author in regards to democrats. With our last presidential election showing a nation-wide frustration with our two party system, I was interested to hear a democrat criticize the democratic party while clearly intending for other democrats to read what he had to say.

The article stated three areas of our government to consider when evaluating the democratic party. The most valid and interesting point that he made, was when considering "identity issues."
http://www.smirkingchimp.com/thread/gaius-publius/47936/is-the-democratic-party-still-the-lesser-evil-if-so-in-what-sense
The author, Gaius Publius, (editor at Americablog.com and seasoned political blogger) talks about current issues like gun control and how they are being turned into an issue concerning human rights. In fact, Gaius practically accuses the democratic party of becoming full-fledged human rights activists! Not that this is a bad thing...

I found it pretty hilarious and very interesting how true this is becoming. EVERYTHING, even the argument over gun laws, is becoming an argument over personal rights. Why WOULDN'T the democrats start to use this to their advantage. It looks good.

Gaius didn't stop at identity issues, of course. He took the time to draw my attention to the economical issues of the democratic party and argues that Obama's plans will in no way, "harm the banker." Democrats are still rich folk working together as a "billionaire-driven party" working for the good of the rich.

I don't know that I agree with this particular stance on Obama's economic policies or the democratic party as a whole, considering Obama's work to improve unemployment benefits; but Gaius does make some good points. I cannot, however, disregard the fact that democrats do appear to use these human rights arguments to their advantage, whether it is to push their policies or just to save face. I do suppose that there could be far worse ways to push your opinions though.