[Max Goodman]

Originally Posted by Erik Olson

Are you proposing that the Democrats commit equivalent unethical practices to even the playing field?

I'm suggesting that, with so much at stake, we needn't feel embarrassed to include political calculation in our response to attacks on our democracy.

Originally Posted by Erik Olson

I think the practices ought to be fully exposed

I don't know about "fully," but these tactics have certainly been exposed; many of them, in fact, are done in the open, with no shame.

Originally Posted by Erik Olson

brought to account

can't be done as long the malefactors hold the power

Originally Posted by Erik Olson

and corrected

Tell us how. I'll be the first to support a workable plan.