Something for BOTH sides of politics to read and consider.

Looking at your political situation, I just don't see the two sides as symmetrical. The Republicans have been much more belligerent and for a longer period of time. Even during the latest shutdown, they seemed to get most of what they wanted.

I just don't think moderation is what the US left needs. You have an opponent unwilling to be bi-partisan and a radical right-wing administration. I'm not saying that is right or fair but it is what it is. I think the Democrats should be even tougher as that seems like the only strategy to avoid defeat.