When ideas compete on a level playing field, everybody wins! Do I want a country dominated by only one party? Heavens no! (In fact, I'd prefer a bit more distribution among more parties, but that's another issue.)

Andrew Sullivan writes an excellent essay (I felt) in Salon concerning Joan Didion's essay on 9/11, complaining how many contemporary liberals criticize, but not constructively.

I don't want the whole country to sign up for the Republican party -- good heavens, they have their problems too! What I want is to have two or more parties working for our best interest -- each from their own distinct point of view. Each offering solutions, ideas, and research to support their position.

Thanks to the illustrious "Jane Galt" over at Assymetrical Information.