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frazzled

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8. Fine, take examples from our own side (even though I think you're wrong)

Mon Aug 7, 2017, 12:40 PM

Aug 2017

Anthony Weiner, Alan Grayson. Once darlings of the internet for their loud policy proclamations on tv. But don't severe character (people) flaws harm otherwise good policy? People matter.

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What is wrong with the idea of focusing on policies, not people? [View all] Cary Aug 2017 OP

Issues not individuals democrank Aug 2017 #1

If Candidates A, B, and C... yallerdawg Aug 2017 #2

I'm not sure what you're saying yallerdawg Cary Aug 2017 #4

I'm saying when we bash Democratic candidates... yallerdawg Aug 2017 #9

+1000 Let's talk issues at this point in the 2018/2020... LongTomH Aug 2017 #3

I think you need to focus on both together frazzled Aug 2017 #5

I haven't noticed #fakepresident supporters to be that coherent Cary Aug 2017 #6

Fine, take examples from our own side (even though I think you're wrong) frazzled Aug 2017 #8

No. Igel Aug 2017 #24

There are two separate issues. Cary Aug 2017 #32

As said, one would focus on both. Kaleva Aug 2017 #7

Nothing Proud Liberal Dem Aug 2017 #10

Didn't you just post a thread saying "these people are awesome!" Did you mention any policies? JCanete Aug 2017 #11

I did. Cary Aug 2017 #12

Actually, I don't believe a revolution is likely. I believe that if you get enough people demanding JCanete Aug 2017 #17

As the saying goes - "you catch more flies with honey than you do with vinegar". George II Aug 2017 #19

I commend you for trying to understand Cary Aug 2017 #21

Since you pointed it out I went and listened to that whole segment on Joy. I disagreed with them. JCanete Aug 2017 #26

What if I don't give a rat's ass about the "Bernie" camp, Cary Aug 2017 #27

I already said that was the candidate's choice to ignore it. What are you adding to the discourse JCanete Aug 2017 #28

You just changed the subject to me, personally Cary Aug 2017 #31

you changed the subject to you. You said, "what if I don't give a rat's ass.." JCanete Aug 2017 #33

Not interested Cary Aug 2017 #34

not interested in what part? anything we were talking about? Whatever, good luck to you. nt JCanete Aug 2017 #35

I know schmegegge when I see it. Cary Aug 2017 #37

This is basically what Cary says HarmonyRockets Aug 2017 #40

not the first time for Cary to go to the "boring" well either. JCanete Aug 2017 #41

So Angry? Cary Aug 2017 #42

I would disagree that it means you lost the argument, but it's a poor way of disengaging from it, in JCanete Aug 2017 #45

Sure thing, J Cary Aug 2017 #46

Did it ever occur to you HarmonyRockets Aug 2017 #29

So you think that the radical left, barfing back Bannon's "Clinton Cash" actually helped improve? Cary Aug 2017 #30

If people had actually listened HarmonyRockets Aug 2017 #36

Boring Cary Aug 2017 #38

Post removed Post removed Aug 2017 #39

Best explanation of pushing for change from the left. Beartracks Aug 2017 #43

Two different OPs, two different trains of thought. Nothing wrong with that. George II Aug 2017 #13

That's fair. I was wondering how he reconciled them is all. nt JCanete Aug 2017 #18

I gave you my best answer Cary Aug 2017 #22

Realistic policies for me. Not pie-in-the-sky empty promises. NurseJackie Aug 2017 #14

That's so important Cary Aug 2017 #23

Party loyalty matters to me as well. I support Democrats only. NurseJackie Aug 2017 #15

In practice, the policy follows the personality Orrex Aug 2017 #16

Because flawed people enact policies. Weekend Warrior Aug 2017 #20

It's what we should do. K&R. ck4829 Aug 2017 #25

Some people don't deserve consideration regardless of policy. Foamfollower Aug 2017 #44