I've never been a joiner.  I wore the marching to my own drummer badge proudly ever since I was an outsider in school.  I registered as a Democrat after spending years with No Party Affiliation (even though I've never voted for a Republican) so I could vote for John Edwards in the Florida primary in 2008.  I know what Edwards turned out to be... but during the primaries, he appeared to me to be the most electable progressive choice we had. I did, however, enthusiastically support Obama when he became the nominee.  And I've watched incredulously as my hopes for [...]