^ The Bay Area reminds me old Soviet Union in at least two aspects - both are (were) leftist and, essentially, one party....
In Soviet Russia, Opposition is driven out
In Bay Area, Opposition drives itself out
No, i disageee politely. In Bay Area opposition is, essentially, driven out too. No one listens to you, no one respects you and your opinion, a lot - despise you openly. Who would like to live under such conditions and stress? Somewhat milder then in USSR, but not by lot... Political sorting at it's best...
Uh no, there was plenty of bipartisan layout until The People's Park Butcher started to deny the use of trees.
And then said party and "moderates" such as yourself gave cred to the "trees are dangerous" guy.
And of course, the whole Prop. 187 nonsense did no favors either.