Originally Posted by
MIT_SBM
No, it actually isn't ridiculous to join an organization and try to change it from within. That is one of the basic principles of our government. When politicians (or potential politicians) don't like what the current administration is doing they run for office in an attempt to get elected (thus joining the Government) and attempt to change it from within.
That's what I'm saying. You are confusing parties with government. It is laudable to try to change a policy you don't like by campaigning against an incumbent in the marketplace of ideas. It is stupid to join the incumbent's cause when you find it loathsome. Would you join the Penn State athletic program to fight pedophilia?