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13. I'm not sure the option about groups within the dem party makes any sense

Reply to Douglas Carpenter (Original post)

Sun Sep 16, 2012, 10:29 AM

Sep 2012

and is strong dislike, say, of blue dog dems, really bigotry? I don't think so.

Here's what I think: Bigotry rooted in gender, in religion, sexual orientation (and no, pedophaelia doesn't count), in race or ethnicity or religion, should most decidedly not be tolerated here.

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Should bigotry be welcomed on DU? [View all] Douglas Carpenter Sep 2012 OP

I don't know about bigotry, but a clearly made point is always welcome. renie408 Sep 2012 #1

What option allows for bigotry against racists? Curtland1015 Sep 2012 #2

Good point. I am bigoted against bigots. I think that should be allowed. renie408 Sep 2012 #5

only against surveys with spelling errors in the title. slampoet Sep 2012 #3

Yessssss. Brickbat Sep 2012 #7

Did I miss something? mmonk Sep 2012 #4

No polls in Meta pintobean Sep 2012 #14

The Third Option Is The Most Honest One DemocratSinceBirth Sep 2012 #6

I'm bigoted against Republicans and other traitors, misogynists, racists, and a few other assholes. Scuba Sep 2012 #8

+1000 smirkymonkey Sep 2012 #16

All DUers are... CJCRANE Sep 2012 #9

Does description of techniques & behaviors of cults and hate groups = "bigotry"? n/t UTUSN Sep 2012 #10

The thread title is a bit tendentious, wouldn't you say? Not to mention misspelled. The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2012 #11

I voted yes! :) tama Sep 2012 #12

I'm not sure the option about groups within the dem party makes any sense cali Sep 2012 #13

I am bigoted against bigots and assholes, often the same. And MEAN people get RKP5637 Sep 2012 #15

Are DUers with no Hidden Posts superior to DUers that have hidden posts? Tuesday Afternoon Sep 2012 #17

It’s a hair’s width between bigotry and discretion. rbnyc Sep 2012 #18

Locking cyberswede Sep 2012 #19