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MrModerate

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21. They probably would . . .

Reply to tularetom (Reply #1)

Sun Sep 22, 2013, 09:12 PM

Sep 2013

Because the furious and widespread response would rub their noses in the offense in such a way that ignoring was not an option. Just as has happened with the Sacramento Democrats.

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Trolling is bad for the Dem brand -- Official resigns over offensive tweet [View all] nashville_brook Sep 2013 OP

Do you think for a minute if the situation was reversed tularetom Sep 2013 #1

It's not the resignation that's a problem nashville_brook Sep 2013 #3

Republicans close ranks around their stupidity tularetom Sep 2013 #14

my point actually follows on yours - as Dems we have higher standards nashville_brook Sep 2013 #15

My comment was directed more at the incompetence and bias of the media tularetom Sep 2013 #22

in this case, the RW'ers went to friendly media first nashville_brook Sep 2013 #29

But that's how things go to hell in a bucket. "If they're going to do it so can we." nolabear Sep 2013 #5

Actually we lose elections when we allow Republicans to get by with this stuff and we don't JDPriestly Sep 2013 #20

having no tolerance for trolling also gives more weight nashville_brook Sep 2013 #28

The point is it's counter-effective. DirkGently Sep 2013 #7

So. You think we should behave according to Republican behavior standards. I do not. nt Bernardo de La Paz Sep 2013 #18

Yes, I do think they would have been forced to condemn such a comment sabrina 1 Sep 2013 #19

They probably would . . . MrModerate Sep 2013 #21

Went right over your head didn't it? n/t DeSwiss Sep 2013 #23

Actually, it apparently went over yours tularetom Sep 2013 #24

.... DeSwiss Sep 2013 #25

Of course they would. Nine Sep 2013 #32

+1 nashville_brook Sep 2013 #39

Sure, the Republicans would. Savannahmann Sep 2013 #35

moving dialog ever-rightwards isn't "hurting the party" in their eyes MisterP Sep 2013 #2

It's interesting that this dustup comes nashville_brook Sep 2013 #4

That's unacceptable behavior, the party was correct to ask for his resignation n/t Fumesucker Sep 2013 #6

Yep.The "Communications volunteer" Vanje Sep 2013 #8

apparently he thought it was the job description...he's also a freelance writer nashville_brook Sep 2013 #9

Um. I laughed at the first line Vanje Sep 2013 #11

omg..."It Matters How You Say It..." nashville_brook Sep 2013 #12

Wonder if these types imagine themselves DirkGently Sep 2013 #10

my theory is that the compulsion is driven by feelings of powerlessness nashville_brook Sep 2013 #13

It's always the grinning sap with the kitty poster DirkGently Sep 2013 #33

"my counterparts in the Sacramento *Democrat* Party" DirkGently Sep 2013 #16

such a tired and lame smear. nashville_brook Sep 2013 #27

It's become a knee-jerk, mainstream expression. DirkGently Sep 2013 #30

"If you can't argue your side clearly and with a smile, then you don't have your argument down." mac56 Sep 2013 #17

This is a perfect example of why I will giftedgirl77 Sep 2013 #26

Trolling is ok as long as you're not "official"? Nine Sep 2013 #31

You know what they say when you assume something, right? giftedgirl77 Sep 2013 #36

Fucked up thing to say, to anyone, ever. Warren DeMontague Sep 2013 #34

the person's twitter history makes that tweet almost seem tame nashville_brook Sep 2013 #37

Dude crossed the line, and this is why I avoid twitter IronLionZion Sep 2013 #38