DLC: Still up to their old tricks

I've put some time into this issue, and so have a number of the big-time bloggers out there. It sounds like the DLC is still out to portray themselves as victims of "extremist" bloggers who want to somehow purge the party of moderates. This is pure, uncut hooey. The blogosphere has been celebrating Harry Reid's newfound fighting spirit, and even sticking up for Lieberman's record-- if not Lieberman himself. Which is why it's so frustrating when the DLC starts loudly decrying fellow Dems. It's the only thing they seem to do these days! Who ever hears about the DLC proposing bold, new legislation? Instead, DLC media appearances are almost certainly going to focus on DLC members attacking fellow Dems. Which is why we've been criticizing Lieberman. They're playing right into the GOP's hands by doing this, and fueling partisan animosity by helping to paint Democrats as obstructionists. Wake up, you dolts!

There's another great example of Dopey Joe's mealy-mouthed behavior this week from my hero at the NY Times, Paul Krugman. He's talking about the Dems who wussed out on the bankruptcy bill-- a big mistake, even if it was sure to pass.

Bonus matrerial from Kos-- Obama rejects the DLC. But they cover their ears and shout "LALALALALALALA!!!" Read on...

"Last year, Barack Obama asked the DLC to remove him from their list. He's still on it.

Obama's presence is another bit of proof that the DLC tries to take credit for any Democrat elected for office.

Anyone else who seems out of place on the list? Anyone else we can peel off this list? Martin O'Malley? Maria Cantwell? Jennifer Granholm?

And do Hillary Clinton and Evan Bayh want to run for president with the DLC albatross around their neck?

Do any of these people want to associate with an organization that is urging the eviction of millions of Democrats from the party's ranks? An organization that likes to claim credit for Bill Clinton, but never -- mind you -- helped deliver 50 percent of the American people for any Democratic ticket. "