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YCHDT

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12. Going high doesn't mean being a wimp or not hitting back when called for

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Sat Jun 10, 2017, 12:12 AM

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Do we ALWAYS have to go high when they go low? [View all] BigmanPigman Jun 2017 OP

Do we have to act ethically? Yes. Eom uppityperson Jun 2017 #1

If someone lies continuously, I want that person to be called a liar. I don't want to go "high", still_one Jun 2017 #2

It is ethical to call a liar out on their lies. uppityperson Jun 2017 #6

how is calling them out going low ? michelle called out trumps being a sexual predator JI7 Jun 2017 #18

Yes. Ethical commitment to government of, by and for the people Hortensis Jun 2017 #33

Republicans are waging asymmetrical guerrilla warfare, and Democrats worry about color coordination dalton99a Jun 2017 #3

This should be our policy nycbos Jun 2017 #4

+1 dalton99a Jun 2017 #5

The logical fallacy in that is that it is NOT good for the goose, Ms. Toad Jun 2017 #35

They are trying to kill us. You do the math. Girard442 Jun 2017 #7

We need to play it their way, only dirtier. GallopingGhost Jun 2017 #8

You are pissing in the wind here. Every time any post suggests Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2017 #9

NO!!! Quanta Jun 2017 #10

Personally, I like the sentiment Phoenix61 Jun 2017 #11

This! Bettie Jun 2017 #24

Yep! Phoenix61 Jun 2017 #25

And when they make excuses or say Bettie Jun 2017 #27

+1 Phoenix61 Jun 2017 #28

Going high doesn't mean being a wimp or not hitting back when called for YCHDT Jun 2017 #12

Going High: LenaBaby61 Jun 2017 #13

Is calling them out on their bullshit going low? ProudLib72 Jun 2017 #14

of all else we need liberal versions of the Koch Brothers to throw billions into state and local beachbum bob Jun 2017 #15

When they go low, we CAN'T back down! Use *everything* that works. Our democracy depends on it LaydeeBug Jun 2017 #16

what is it that you want to do ? JI7 Jun 2017 #17

I never signed on to Michelle's philosophy. And frankly, neither did her husband. WinkyDink Jun 2017 #19

Post macabre images of Trump on instagram that attract the gaze of the Secret Service ? DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2017 #22

Most think so HAB911 Jun 2017 #20

We must do whatever is necessary to peacefully depose Trump. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2017 #21

I'm sick to death of living up to right-wing expectations. Paladin Jun 2017 #23

I will never strive to become more like them. Or become the monster. They are not my teachers/ luvMIdog Jun 2017 #26

"Going High" indicates a position of political weakness. It's a salve for the wounds of battle ... NurseJackie Jun 2017 #29

I always have a plan when speaking with RW relatives. gordianot Jun 2017 #30

The Democrats nned to start Turbineguy Jun 2017 #31

Republicans stand together united in outrageous obstructionism, Golden Raisin Jun 2017 #32

It does appear that way rock Jun 2017 #34

A simple binary choice is appealing and reassuring but not workable Les Cowbell Jun 2017 #36