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In reply to the discussion: Holeeee Crap. I ventured into The Primaries forum ... [View all]MustLoveBeagles
(11,558 posts)74. It's not for the faint of heart that's for sure
I have a love/hate relationship with it. I'm a regular poster there who has to take breaks to keep my sanity. I'm sure the supporters of other candidates feel the same way. I'd taken some time off and then returned on the day of the Iowa primary. I picked the wrong week to return. Most of the time I can shrug off or ignore the silliness but this last week I was triggered like nobody's business. I'm a Biden supporter and I've been quietly fuming all week about some of the negative posts. A few days ago I finally had enough and I'm afraid I lost my temper a little. That's not like me at all. I hate confrontation.
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Well. I was trying to be diplomatic. But I can't argue with your assessment. n/t
Whiskeytide
Feb 2020
#5
I thought Cary was being facetious, BP. If not - I hope they'll accept my apologies. n/t
Whiskeytide
Feb 2020
#10
They flag anyone who even posts an article about their candidate in a negative light.
OliverQ
Feb 2020
#35
If we lose to the most despicable POTUS in American history because of childishness then maybe it's
walkingman
Feb 2020
#29
Yeah, I mostly avoid it. I'm still burned out from the primary wars of '04 and '08.
Crunchy Frog
Feb 2020
#39
DP is another safety valve, venting steam that might otherwise blow shit up. ...
Hermit-The-Prog
Feb 2020
#69
Oh its not so bad, just pick your path through the eggshells carefully to limit the alerts, lol
Baclava
Feb 2020
#78
I'm more of the opinion some of that is POSTED by republican operatives and strategists
KentuckyWoman
Feb 2020
#84
That really wouldn't surprise me. For the Russians, maybe we need to start ...
Whiskeytide
Feb 2020
#86