Well, the level of discourse at DKos leaves something to be desired, but I guess you have to ask yourselves if the goal is discourse or throwing the bastards out.  I'd say that this point, the majority of Americans would pick number 2.

I don't understand why people think the size of Kos is a problem.  Seriously.  Anyone can write anything and potentially be read by thousands of people -boom- just like that.  Including the mainstream press and the staff members of Congress.  I mean, isn't this what the internets are about?  Isn't this how democracy is supposed to work?  Got a modem?  You have a voice.  People may not like what you say, but it's the same in real life.  Only in real life you don't usually get a stage to stand on and speak your mind to thousands of people everyday.  

It has it's problems, but it's doing amazing things.

Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities. -Voltaire