no true liberal can masquerade or moonlight as a democrat. they are too corrupt, too self-serving, and too willing to step aside in real moments of belief. i think the general direction we hit is
work within the democratic party as far left as possible that will still allow you to operate (more concerned about labor and law issues then say health care or abortion), especially working on the DNC and lobby groups;
working outside the democratic party but still attempting to work in the system. aka new alliance of green party, socialist/marxists, and Kucinich segment of democratic party. stretching ourselves on health care, environment, liberty (probably 3 most attractive leftist topics right now);
completely outside the system. wondering loudly and openly about the role of capitalism in society and politics. wondering not so loudly about religion. wondering quietly about who will ever listen.