Chait On The Left "Replicating The Form And Structure Of The Conservative Movement"

Despite the obvious fact that Journolist clearly created a tone of group-think and collective response to right-wing shenanigans - replicating exactly what's so wrong with conservative discourse in Washington - Jon Chait defends it. Yes, it once tried to organize a petition, he notes, but only 41 signed it. Yes, it often conveyed arguments about how to shape the discourse - but these were rebutted by some on the list. Then this:

Now, you could say that Hayes' post was an attempt at message...