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In reply to the discussion: Poll: Should videos from Russia Today be allowed on DU? [View all]sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)against a group of DUers, should have any place on a site like this.
I also feel that since it does happen here, those at whom it is clearly aimed have a right to ask who are the intended targets of the smear.
I would like to see people discuss the veracity of these smears.
Eg, if someone feels they are the target of the smear you just posted, then they have a right to determine if they are one of the targets. After which they can ask for proof of the claim.
Eg, I want to know first, if Sid includes ME in his vile smear against DUers. After which we can find out whether his smear has any foundation, by discussing it.
If someone isn't willing to be specific, then people have every right to assume that they are the target of the smear.
I know this, this particular smear was used against Democrats who opposed Bush's war lies. It is a deliberate attempt to discredit people who want this country out of the ME and every other unnecessary war for profit cooked up by the Neocon war mongers.
The right of course, jumped from opposition to Bush's policies to 'Saddam boot lickers'. THAT is what is going on here, and I think it needs to be brought out into the open and discussed. Same thing with 'authoritarian apologists' aimed at DUers.
Why are people so reluctant to discuss their collective attacks on DUers? I see no problem with that.