Why We Must Fight Back

Of all the right's accomplishments over the past several decades, their most difficult task may have been their attempt to destroy the legacy of one of our greatest presidents. The conventional wisdom inside the beltway, and in the media is that William Jefferson Clinton was a "controversial" figure, and that he had a polarizing effect on the nation. They think the most important fact to remember about the Clinton presidency was that he was impeached for an affair with an intern, and not his outstanding record as president.

Republicans love to blame President Clinton for all the problems they created, and then, and only then, do liberals fight back. But the left always seems afraid to point to the Clinton presidency as an example of all the great things Democrats and moderates can accomplish. This is probably due to the fact liberals don't agree with all the Clinton administration policies - so much for being the "big-tent party."

Not only is discussing Clinton administration policies and successes good politics for Democrats, but it is also a necessary step if the party is to be remembered well in history. It seems as though there are far to few Clinton defenders on the left. Why aren't there more Joe Conasons and Sidney Blumenthals? It's beyond me. But I intend to use this blog as a head quarters for fighting back against smears of either Bill or Hillary Clinton, from the media or elsewhere. I certainly hope my fellow Democrats and bloggers will assist me in my efforts, as I cannot possibly roundup all the smears and lies about the Clintons on my own. We must fight back against the myths and lies that the right, and in some instances, the left, have circulated about the Clinton presidency. Let's start that push back today.