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In reply to the discussion: Elizabeth Warren: Poutrage or Hate? [View all]karynnj
(61,017 posts)No one has called Warren's stand anything other than what it is - a vote for transparency against a nominee who spoke against providing that. I assume that it also is a protest vote against a nomination with sufficient votes to pass without hers. If you want I could point to other such votes by various Senators or former Senators. (All having in common a vote against someone with a statement outlining a broader concern that is not really an objection to the person, who did nothing other than what he had to do. Forman could NOT commit to release something unless the security designation were changed.
It is kind of presumptuous to equate this to your own posts. The fact is that if Warren, Obama, or any other leader does something that people disagree with, they will be criticized - and should be. Where many object is when the criticism moves from criticism of an action (or actions) to personal attacks. People who disagree with what they see as personal attacks may themselves go to far - speaking of hate or "poutrage" It would be so much better if arguments stayed on the issues, but that is not always the nature of discussion boards.