If you are justifying use of the "C-word" because someone supports the candidate you support...

[JonLP24]

131. That would be a new one if that is the case

Don't know if it is or not, just logged in since reading the FYI on NYC Skip but just the OP and first dozen replies. I've seen Democrats slam Bush over and over on things & Republican ideas over and over but when a personality did they'd twist themselves into a pretzel and don't have any convictions that can easily be changed with "look over here". I wondered if the personality said dump the Democrats join behind this Republican guy (like Teddy Roosevelt with the Progressive Party) what would they do? I don't mean specific personalities but personality cults in general though I notice many just seem to like to people based on progressive positions on policy, they also tend to be the Democrats that the moderate wing has grudges on, bashes and I mean held to some ridiculously high standard that they aren't anti-racist or anything they propose or say is questioned as it can't pass as if every word the other politician says passes or their motives are questioned, ethics, mental health or something. I do understand there is a Sanders cult or percentage of the supporters that will trust & support everything where I'll say something if I feel if is wrong or incorrect on something (in most cases it shouldn't be a big deal and don't think he'd treat it as such. He is campaigning in an unusual ethical, honorable, and refreshing manner (says they're serious about the problems instead of playing an act in the show) where he is about the only person not to run an anti-whoever campaign, he handles Hillary bait questions in logical & reasonable answers but at-most, respectful.

However what you describe would be a new one as someone's convictions are easily swayed by what another supporter does but I must say it does change when it comes to friends & personal relationships. If you know someone that may have an impact in how the react to the issue. Personally, I understand perfectly if someone uses the word they're gone -- easily. I've seen it happen & with less or depending (too sexual, definitely). I seen one poster banned over a comment to another DUers and with many people that liked the poster defending him though IMO he crossed the line (though I wasn't a fan before the day but never one to associate such a comment with). I don't know who he supported or would support but he had his defenders.

Don't know this has too much to do with Bernie Sanders, though I haven't read the threads but am skeptic of your judgment of them but let's look at the other end. What about Clinton or others who didn't like Skip's opinions (really surprised as he seems nicer than me) because of policies or candidates he pushed are they a little too gleeful or "good riddance" wanted to see it happen no matter the reason? FTR I don't justify or condone the use and likely should have expected the result but whether the administrators want to work with or "review their account" for posters who cross lines daily but not the C-word. I rarely hear the word even in real life.