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In reply to the discussion: The "liberal elite" [View all]H2O Man
(75,715 posts)Let's look at it closer. People can do more than one thing at once, including advocating for their values within the Democratic Party, while being fully aware of the local, state, or national realities. Indeed, I would hold that this is essential in winning elections.
I'm not concerned with your fear of others using two words to "smear" anyone. Certainly, they should not dictate in a manner that prevents us from the proper use of words. Words have meanings. Proper use of them helps to define reality.
It is only when there is already a fracture within the party -- as many of the intelligence community have pointed out -- that an opponent/ enemy can exploit a situation. Again, there were differences of values throughout the recent national primary. The leaked DNC documents did not create those differences. They did attempt to exploit them. But for myself, they did not influence my beliefs in the least.