From Sullivan:
"People keep asking me on this tour who I think can save conservatism, who I favor for 2008, etc. But that's the wrong question. Conservatives do not need a savior. They need a coherent governing philosophy. That requires some hard soul-searching, some healthy recriminations, and a debate from first principles...You may not agree. Great. Let's debate. But it's a start."
substitute "Conservatives" for "Liberals" and you have the essence of why the Democrats have been losing since 2000. The Messiah complex isn't partisan, but it's a vestigial organ of the laziness that we all are subject to--the idea that "someone else" will come save us, rather than toss in the hard work and thought that brings about positive change. Democracy doesn't work unless the people are willing, not to sit down with members of other parties, but members of their own community, and have the courage to formulate strong and solid ideals.
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