We were Democrats once, and young. Yes, we campaigned for our preference in primary elections, we "dialed" the telephones, put out yard signs, went to rallies and donated money. We were passionate and after a few drinks at a cocktail party/fundraiser we might have even said something unkind about "the other guy". But those were the old days, the days before this monster called the internet became our world and "Anything Goes" became our theme song. (it's old - check the google)
Don't get me wrong. I love this monster. It's the greatest thing since the proverbial sliced bread. I use it in so many ways - for up to the minute news,research, instant stock trades, acquiring goods and services without leaving home, connecting with family and friends, donating to causes and paying my bills without writing checks or buying stamps and envelopes, and playing a lot of Texas Hold 'em tournaments.
But this useful, dare I say, indespensible, monster has a downside that bothers me when it comes to politics and my Democratic Party. See an expample of that downside below the fold.
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