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In describing his politics once, Will Rogers quipped, “I’m not a member of any organized political party, I’m a Democrat.”

Apparently, this disorganization also applies to news reports on Democratic party activities. Yesterday, the Post had a story about how Congressional Democrats have been united, persistent, and resilient in opposing Republican initiatives. On the same day, the Washington publication Roll Call, the self-described newspaper of Capitol Hill, reported that a major rift between moderates and liberals has developed within the House Democratic Caucus.

If you are wondering which publication to believe, it depends. The Post article focused on how Democrats have united in the battle over the Shrub’s Social Security reform plan and judicial nominees. While the Roll Call piece acknowledged that the Dems have stuck together on these issues, it also correctly pointed out that the party is not as united when it comes to such issues as bankruptcy reform and energy policy.

Bickering among party members is nothing new. Conservatives, moderates and liberals within the Democratic party clash all the time. The various factions within the Republican party also tend to have disagreements on a consistent basis.

The difference is that the right-wing wacko conservatives in the Republican party usually tell their moderates and liberals to fuck off . These moderate and liberal Republicans then meekly acquiesce and walk away with their heads up their asses. Democrats just continue to bicker endlessly and that exacerbates the impression of disorganization; it’s difficult to organize when you can’t stop arguing.

And some wonder why most people hate politics.