The other problem with this - the GOP is free to nominate its own weirdos and/or ethically challenged candidates. If the Democrats didn't run insane weirdos then the GOP would be forced to be more discerning as well. (And of course it works both ways - the Democrats can nominate freaks because of who the GOP nominates.) Since both parties have bases that want the fringe candidates, we're stuck with this. Yay.
You have articulated an Idea I've had for some time - lefties are endlessly cosplaying the civil rights movement on frequently made up causes like global warming.
The other problem with this - the GOP is free to nominate its own weirdos and/or ethically challenged candidates. If the Democrats didn't run insane weirdos then the GOP would be forced to be more discerning as well. (And of course it works both ways - the Democrats can nominate freaks because of who the GOP nominates.) Since both parties have bases that want the fringe candidates, we're stuck with this. Yay.
You have articulated an Idea I've had for some time - lefties are endlessly cosplaying the civil rights movement on frequently made up causes like global warming.
This seems to be a unique take (I at least hadn't heard it before). It rings true though.
That and most of their "champions" are attention whores.