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randome

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8. I would say that 'smearing' is when insinuations and suppositions are used to support a position.

Reply to LisaLynne (Reply #1)

Tue Jun 3, 2014, 02:00 PM

Jun 2014

As a Democratic President, Obama deserves the benefit of the doubt. But some turn that upside down and assume he is the enemy.
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Does smearing President Obama frequently count as right-wing propaganda? [View all] MineralMan Jun 2014 OP

"Smearing" LisaLynne Jun 2014 #1

Cool. Thanks for the reply to my oh-so-important poll. MineralMan Jun 2014 #2

... LisaLynne Jun 2014 #3

No. It's a completely natural thing. No shame to it at all. MineralMan Jun 2014 #5

I would say that 'smearing' is when insinuations and suppositions are used to support a position. randome Jun 2014 #8

One person's "smear" is another person's "criticism". n/t winter is coming Jun 2014 #4

Hmm. OK. MineralMan Jun 2014 #6

Criticism isn't a smear, but there are DUers who seem very unclear about the distinction. n/t winter is coming Jun 2014 #7

Indeed there are. Hence my poll. MineralMan Jun 2014 #9