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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Hillary goes for the race card against Bernie [View all]Orrex
(66,593 posts)68. That's a weak citation
The angry old dude routine has limited appeal
First off, that's a true statement; the "routine" does indeed have limited appeal, except among the flock already converted.
Second, it's an offhand comment describing an ineffective manner of presentation. It isn't really calling Sanders angry or old; it's correctly identifying a strategy that won't work longterm.
Third, Sanders' supporters praise him for his anger, so it's curious that they should object if others comment about his anger--are his supporters the only ones who are authorized to discuss it?
Fourth, the reason I asked for multiple citations is that it's easy to find one outlier whose random comment hurts your feefees. That's also you why need multiple sources, because one ranting blowhard does not a trend make. With equal validity, for example, I could dismiss all Sanders supporters as frothing, unhinged zealots because they call people "lying ratfuckers."
In summary, if you can't back up your claim with adequate citations, then you don't really make a compelling case.
But as long as you vote for Clinton in Nov 2016, then I encourage you to go on with your bad self.
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Un huh, just like it was fact that Blacks were "flat" footed (very little arch) and therefore
Iliyah
Nov 2015
#3
People on DU are spreading the words of a racist while accusing Hillary of being racist?
Cali_Democrat
Nov 2015
#5
The last time I tried to point out that Saletan was a conservative ratfucker
Starry Messenger
Nov 2015
#15
This is how despicable the phrenology argument William Saletan made is:
DemocratSinceBirth
Nov 2015
#31
I am going beyond my field of expertise but I believe phrenology has been revealed as quackery...
DemocratSinceBirth
Nov 2015
#35
It's indicative of a lack of honesty and integrity that pervades the Clinton campaign. [n/t]
Maedhros
Nov 2015
#45
Did Clinton make arrangements for Cornell West to go on the campaign trail with Sanders?
Thinkingabout
Nov 2015
#54