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In reply to the discussion: Ugh - reading through the 'Latest Threads' is so painful [View all]Socal31
(2,484 posts)In 2012, the (D) nominee was already in place, so we all got to gang up on the (R)nominee.
Normally, the separate and distinct wings of the Democratic party co-exist peacefully here, because people will either avoid confronting a post they disagree with, or they will disagree with it in an informative, civil, well though-out manner. When an intruder signs up to spout (R) talking points, they are easily spotted and eventually dispatched.
During an election cycle (2004, 2008) where there are multiple Democrats in opposition, not only does it incite those generally on the same side to oppose each other passionately, it allows (R) trolls to fly under the radar by attacking one candidate, hiding under the flag of being for the other.
I guess my point is that I've seen this before and it is temporary.