Simple Answers to Esoterica

Yes, I overlooked a point by Steve Benin that's worth responding to.

Maybe this is an esoteric point, but it occurs to me that the quality of the policy debate between competing progressive contingents is infinitely better and more interesting than the policy debate between Democrats and Republicans we witnessed over the last eight or nine months. It's probably an inconsequential observation, but I think it nevertheless speaks to a larger truth.

Well, yes, it is. Benin is right in pointing out that Republican objections are nonsensical self-serving tactical twaddle, whereas progressive objections are based on real policy insights.

Here's the problem:

Republicans get respect. Progressives get shat upon.

What's the lesson, Steve?