But many of the delegates and others and the party do have a liberal streak, but they seem to get drowned out by the ongoing chorus of the leadership falling all over themselves to appease the right.

As I was reading your post I began to realize how weary I am of the ongoing demonization of the left and liberals. I firmly believe that liberals have been the catalyst for every or nearly all of the social improvements for Americans. Indeed, it's unlikely that humanity would have progressed past the dark ages if not for liberal thought and action.

I support President Obama, but his centrist views are often anything but. Just because you propose or support something that's half-assed, it doesn't mean that it is the right thing to do. For example, Pres. Obama's support for civil unions but not marriage for LGBT folk. The centrist position here is absolutely antithetical for true equality, and it perpetuates the idea that we gays are "the other."

If I could, I would tell him that it shouldn't be up to anyone who I choose to marry. And if he doesn't support my pursuit of happiness, then, please, Mr. President, just be quiet and don't add fuel to the bigot fire.