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badtoworse

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59. That whole thing about Will?

Fri Mar 21, 2014, 05:28 PM

Mar 2014

I was actually talking in general, not about Will specifically.

In any case. what Obama said when he was pitching the ACA is a matter of historical record. Apparently, Will's wife has MS that was pre-existing. She was "covered" for it, but the insurance company wouldn't pay for her medications. What kind of coverage is that? He's got a right to be pissed. I understand he did get some relief, but not from his insurance.

Let's be honest - what would the reaction here have been if this happened with a Republican in the White House? Everyone would be screaming about it using the same pajoratives that Will used.

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since when does name calling and insulting = political criticism? [View all] Sheepshank Mar 2014 OP

Indeed ... especially when people don't even understand the policy frazzled Mar 2014 #1

Just read this on another thread... Sheepshank Mar 2014 #2

yep. moving the bar lower and lower, bit by bit Whisp Mar 2014 #16

It's a way to make people think political discussion and sharing information is disgusting to turn freshwest Mar 2014 #81

Actually, the ACA made a change -- a positive change. pnwmom Mar 2014 #43

I didn't know that. Ended up learning a bunch about forumularies. KittyWampus Mar 2014 #54

I Concur ProfessorGAC Mar 2014 #3

and yet, the dozen up dozens of recs for just that tenor of vitriol Sheepshank Mar 2014 #4

name calling on DU was great when it applied to bush nt msongs Mar 2014 #5

Well ... Obama = Bush. JoePhilly Mar 2014 #8

Read my sig. Should explain. Seeking Serenity Mar 2014 #20

Did I say name calling is never appropriate? No. Sheepshank Mar 2014 #37

In those years, arthritisR_US Mar 2014 #50

Yep nt Mojorabbit Mar 2014 #90

Kick & recommended. William769 Mar 2014 #6

How many of these do we have to have on the main page at the same time? n-t Logical Mar 2014 #7

I wonder if I log out Capt. Obvious Mar 2014 #14

At least you would stop posting then. n-t Logical Mar 2014 #18

burn Capt. Obvious Mar 2014 #19

You really are Control-Z Mar 2014 #38

Thanks Capt. Obvious Mar 2014 #76

a logical burn lol Sheepshank Mar 2014 #61

Double burn Capt. Obvious Mar 2014 #75

If you have fingers, and if you have a keyboard, and if you have a clue... NYC_SKP Mar 2014 #65

Since the days of the Athenean Senate? Democracyinkind Mar 2014 #9

I really want to one-up you by citing an even older example of political invective, but I don't know Donald Ian Rankin Mar 2014 #64

It shows no class and no style so any message is lost. randome Mar 2014 #10

How do you feel about name calling other DUers? n/t cui bono Mar 2014 #11

It's only ok if you are on the side of "goodness and righteousness." rhett o rick Mar 2014 #30

Been called plenty of names here on DU...especially by the Snowden is a hero crowd. Sheepshank Mar 2014 #39

But how do you feel about it? The same as what you said in your OP? cui bono Mar 2014 #41

those people calling me names are not attempting a policy fix...clearly. Sheepshank Mar 2014 #42

So name calling is fine if you're not trying to affect policy change? cui bono Mar 2014 #44

That is a whole separate discussion. Sheepshank Mar 2014 #57

That's why I was asking, thanks for the answer. cui bono Mar 2014 #66

I have had exactly the opposite experience... former9thward Mar 2014 #46

People here adore the Pope who says LGBT people are an attack on God's plan which Bluenorthwest Mar 2014 #12

I agree a lot of what passes for "criticism" here is not really that treestar Mar 2014 #13

Ted Nugent would be proud of that post you refer to. Whisp Mar 2014 #15

you're right! it DOES sound like a nugget from Nugent n/t Sheepshank Mar 2014 #74

apparently here it's called 'feet to the fire' protectin' da constitushun there Whisp Mar 2014 #77

at least since Carter alc Mar 2014 #17

This Control-Z Mar 2014 #35

It was one of LBJ's favorite tactics. Rex Mar 2014 #21

Bacon comes from pigs, not sheepshanks. cui bono Mar 2014 #48

Similar to a calling out with no name mentioned seveneyes Mar 2014 #22

Since politics existed LeftishBrit Mar 2014 #23

I think you meant 16th century, didn't you? Seeking Serenity Mar 2014 #28

Yes, I did and have now changed it. LeftishBrit Mar 2014 #29

LOL. I like that. Seeking Serenity Mar 2014 #31

Very true - he had an amazing number of children, but no legitimate heirs! LeftishBrit Mar 2014 #40

More or less accurate - el_bryanto Mar 2014 #24

As long as the name calling is directed at the President mcar Mar 2014 #25

Since when is GD meta? Vashta Nerada Mar 2014 #26

So maybe Ted Nugent is simply upset about something too personal to say? randome Mar 2014 #45

So you've never said anything before in the heat of the moment of being upset? Vashta Nerada Mar 2014 #53

Can't have it both ways. Nine Mar 2014 #79

+1. historylovr Mar 2014 #52

+2 Owl Mar 2014 #78

Thanks. elleng Mar 2014 #27

+100000000000000 stg81 Mar 2014 #32

For a good while now. JoeyT Mar 2014 #33

Name calling is very overrated. KurtNYC Mar 2014 #34

Love this: Control-Z Mar 2014 #36

Sometimes it just feels good to call someone an asshole, especially when they deserve it. badtoworse Mar 2014 #47

The problem is: it wasn't deserved. frazzled Mar 2014 #56

That whole thing about Will? badtoworse Mar 2014 #59

Read about formularies: he screamed before he understood frazzled Mar 2014 #70

Caring for your spouse who has MS is rough under any circumstances. badtoworse Mar 2014 #84

That is a true statement...but doesn't apply to the OP Sheepshank Mar 2014 #58

Post 59 deals with your point badtoworse Mar 2014 #62

The two are not equivalent when referencing one's own party LanternWaste Mar 2014 #49

We are also being told that name-calling, insults, and snark are the same things as "replies" villager Mar 2014 #51

Didn't you used to post a lot in the Gungeon? badtoworse Mar 2014 #55

I guess your memory is quite faulty indeed villager Mar 2014 #80

My recollection is that you were quite anti-RKBA and not tolerant of other views... badtoworse Mar 2014 #82

So you see, we're in agreement after all. villager Mar 2014 #83

Excellent! I'll see you in the Gungeon! badtoworse Mar 2014 #86

Eh, I prefer the Gun Control Reform Activism group now, mostly villager Mar 2014 #88

up until we qualified free speech n/t reddread Mar 2014 #60

free speech all you want...not one is trying to stop that Sheepshank Mar 2014 #69

just answering the OP n/t reddread Mar 2014 #71

Since . . . always? . . . Journeyman Mar 2014 #63

Perhaps DU could set up a name-calling forum, and we can all just not go there. n/t DebJ Mar 2014 #67

since never crimeariver1225 Mar 2014 #68

"Since when does name calling and insulting = political criticism?" Since Fox news. eom Sivafae Mar 2014 #72

All this whine and no cheese plate? pscot Mar 2014 #73

What name calling? Skip Intro Mar 2014 #85

*sigh*...nothing to do with hero worship Sheepshank Mar 2014 #87

Since one long time poster thinks it's okay to ignorantly use the President as his personal Cha Mar 2014 #89