General Discussion

Is it just “boo republicans”? Okay “boo republicans”. Criticism of the actions of the Party and its constituents’ actions seems to be an important part of the discussion in moving the party forward. If nothing else it helps release some steam for those of us who are frustrated. “Bashing” is such a weird word for voicing criticism or disagreement with other members or even our leaders. Voting the Democratic Party ticket does not mean one loses one’s independent voice. It’s difficult to read posts like this that have so much vitriol directed at and disdain for other members of this community, but I understand that it’s part of the conversation here. I just wonder who it is that these kind of posts are supposed to be protecting? Surely not the politicians? “Mean enough to the Israelis”, “rule of law”, “student loans” “Sydney Sweeney””pure enough”? No dem bashing allowed, but Republican talking points okay if against anyone to the left of you? I can’t help but what’s really making the “shut up about the Democratic Party” leadership wing of this board so energized is an actual hatred for those who are seemingly progressive and a love for the status quo.

The “rape victim” simile was neither clever or apt. At my most charitable, it was unnecessarily insensitive. It makes me curious about it as a rhetorical decision. It’s almost as if you don’t understand the gravity of sexual abuse to its victims any more than you do of the lack thereof of political criticisms on a political discussion board.