My alcohol-tinged message to the Music Row Democrats.

"The Democratic Party needs a spine. We need to clearly state our beliefs, unabashedly and unapologetically.

We must state the value system that we believe in unequivocally.

We must show that "liberal" is not a dirty word. Extreme conservatism is just as bad as extreme liberalism. Compromise for the greater good is the future of our country and our society.

We must be able to develop answers to right-wing neo-conservatives, defend our patriotism and simultaneously point out flaws in the Republican talking points without sounding like "hippies", "bleeding heart liberals", or "pinko commies," even if some in our Big Tent happen to fall into those categories.

We must state that we believe in our Constitution and Bill of Rights and love our country enough to die for it."

This is in quotes. Even though I'm the one saying it.

God Bless America.