Yes. We keep trying to tell conservatives that the Democratic Party isn't primarily a bunch of wild-eyed zealots intent on inflicting a maximally progressive Marxist/socialist state on the American people....but instead largely a typical center-left party where a desire to use the power of government to improve people's lives is mixed with a healthy respect for other priorities.

For some reason, you keep being surprised to find that even when Democrats assume power, they generally implement policies that while left of center, aren't the wish list of the far left.
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Just pointing out that the loudest TMF Liberal voices, and even more mainstream voices - came around to George W Bush.

I didn't talk about Marxism nor Socialism.

I simply spoke about this tiny thing they used to shout about "civil liberties!" "rights".

And they've realized it was good.

"Aw Shucks, many of them were for it" Really? How many Liberals on TMF came out in support of the Wiretaps, Patriot Act, No Fly lists on TMF during the Bush years? I can't remember one.... but hey, some are here! Prove me wrong! "I totally supported President Bush on the wiretaps and Patriot Act." and I apologize in advance.