TTL:  Actually I, in, I thought a subtle way, indicated that I thought it was rather unreasonable to blame the Democratic Party for all the ills in the world, the nation or the state.  Demean? Well actually it was meant to illustrate how ridiculous it is to blame any one Party for everything that's wrong.  As matter of fact several of the accusations are contradictory  "Intolerant closed minded party"?  I confess I'm less than enamored with the current DNC and hope the party changes and returns to its populist roots.  I'm a proud Democrat and have been for over fifty years....however, I'm not proud of some of the things I see at the leadership level today.  

. "Rude", "hateful".....I see a bit of that from both sides of the political spectrum.  I also confess that one or two of my "friends" can be rude and express strong, yes even hateful, views.  I understand their feelings and their anger....but do NOT endorse their hate...if that makes any sense.  regards, Gary