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In reply to the discussion: Where is our Democratic leadership? [View all]Oopsie Daisy
(6,670 posts)* is that what you're doing? Only those who defend and encourage said "shitting on Democrats" are put into the same category. Are you defending them?
Anyone who lies about Democrats, anyone who defends those lies, anyone who promotes those lies (see previous list of sample lies) is promoting the false narrative. It's that simple. Are you doing any of those things?
Anyone who claims that I'm attacking people simply for "disagreeing with me" is also promoting a false narrative. My harsh comments are directly at those who denigrate, undercut, weaken, harm and sabotage Democrats. Why would anyone have a problem with that? I guess the only people who would object to my stance are the ones who engage in such behavior, or whose who defend and cheer on such behavior. --- Do you have a problem with that? Do you object to that?
Nobody accused you of the "Genocide Joe" etc comments. But I am opposed to people who try to sabotage our party and candidates in that way. But my opposition to that behavior seems to cause great consternation with you. Why? You characterize it as being vital to democracy (or words to that effect) and that I should just let them continue on unchallenged. Why? I'm also opposed to anyone who is dismissive of that type of toxic behavior, or who tries to excuse it, or who tries to blame people for defending the party and for defending our leaders and candidates.
Yet in my defense of Democrats, I'm accused of "hurting" Democrats. Wierd. And in my efforts to dissuade people from lying about Democrats, I'm accused of being "divisive." --- Again, weird.
As I've said before... it's an all-hands-on-deck moment. We do not have the luxury of taking time to "re-arrange the chairs" or "polish the brass bells" and put fresh linen and crystal on the table. I get the feeling that some here want to take their sweet time and re-hash old arguments and disagreements... and air dirty laundry. But that would be a mistake THAT would be the most divisive.
The time to act is now. Rally support. Stop with the attacks and nitpicking. Stop defending and making excuses for the attackers and nitpickers. It's really that simple. I don't know what else I can say to help you understand.