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In reply to the discussion: Democrats should be wooing progressives, not scolding them. [View all]Thinkingabout
(30,058 posts)I wonder if it is ever taken into account of the amount of "scolding" of Democrats by those who claim to be progressive. It needs to stop, we are entitled to our opinions and should be respectful of each other. We have listened for years for years as the RW has torn President Obama apart cell by cell and then even here on DU there is too much disrespect of President Obama, he didn't get a single payer healthcare, he didn't do everything one thinks he could accomplish, he let me down, why? It plays into the hands of the GOP, we don't need to help the GOP, we need to build a stronger DNC.
The same talking points are given everyday which attacks Hillary, and oh if someone post something about Bernie they are attacked. There will be a time on DU this will not be allowed, why not have a hearty discussion promoting the candidate you are supporting and give good examples why your candidate is better. We know there are issues on Hillary, O'Malley and Bernie which does not fit our thought on these issues but tearing down the other candidates does not change the minds of the current supporters and it is actually a turn off to getting the undecided to listen.
Bottom line, the scolding needs to stop, allow for different opinions, promote DNC candidates, electing Democrats is the objective of DU, let's honor the administrators who have promoted and provided for DU.