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In reply to the discussion: Stop with the damn dirty politics against other Democrats [View all]passiveporcupine
(8,175 posts)with substantive proof that it is wrong. Attack the message, not the messenger. (not saying you have done this...just making a point to everyone).
Don't get defensive. If you (again, not you personally) become defensive and angry...even if it is a first and natural reaction, it just looks like you don't have a leg to stand on.
And yes, this board is about advancing democrats, but there are different kinds of democrats. Some want a centrist or third way...some want a more progressive type. We are not going to always agree on who should be advanced, especially in the primaries. Some of us feel very strongly about who should be winning the primary; and I think it's fair and necessary to bring these discussions to the table now that we are still in the primaries.
I think we can do it without fighting, if we try to keep our emotions in check and try to understand what the other person is saying, and why. Remember they are coming from a place that is probably very emotional too.
JMHO
I'm not always tactful, and I apologize in advance to anyone I've unintentionally angered or insulted. I am very emotionally involved in supporting Bernie. I understand that many are emotionally involved in supporting Hillary, even if I can't understand why.