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2016 Postmortem

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22. I empathize
Wed Dec 30, 2015, 05:44 PM
Dec 2015

But I do not sympathize.

There was a time when, if I was unable to articulate an effective defense for my opinion, it would just make me frustrated. I too would lash out with anger and insults.

Intuition is a funny thing. We have to rely on it, but we also learn that it is too often misleading. I've learned to use my intellect to find evidence to support my intuition. If I hold an opinion for which I cannot provide an adequate defense, I have only two choices. I either find better information and/or arguments to make a better defense, or I change my opinion.

I'm stepping away from this thread, as you have no intention of engaging in an actual discussion and your responses are obviously meant to be hurtful.

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OpEd from The Observer [View all] LiberalElite Dec 2015 OP
Post removed Post removed Dec 2015 #1
Plenty of Time... Bernie Is Trending UPPPPP As Non-White Dems Become Legitimately Acquainted CorporatistNation Dec 2015 #2
Swing and a miss Paulie Dec 2015 #5
Do you think it's fine to accuse our Dem candidates of "FASCISM"? SunSeeker Dec 2015 #7
Please Review The Points Below and Then You Can Decide What You Think CorporatistNation Dec 2015 #24
Fuck Ron Paul and the bullshit right wing sites you're peddling. SunSeeker Dec 2015 #25
Let's consider that "fascism" alert Android3.14 Dec 2015 #10
As someone whose relatives were killed by actual facists, I find your post revolting. SunSeeker Dec 2015 #11
If there is an error in my data, please feel free to point it out Android3.14 Dec 2015 #12
No "reasonable observer" would suggest a Dem candidate is a fascist. SunSeeker Dec 2015 #14
Again, if the characteristics I pointed to are incorrect, then let's discuss it Android3.14 Dec 2015 #15
A Dem candidate is not a fascist. Period. SunSeeker Dec 2015 #17
Never said she was, but I'd also never foolishly state an absolute like that Android3.14 Dec 2015 #19
There are no Dem candidates who are fascists. SunSeeker Dec 2015 #20
I empathize Android3.14 Dec 2015 #22
AUTOMATED MESSAGE: Results of your Jury Service Capt. Obvious Dec 2015 #3
Good hide. Well done jury! Warren Stupidity Dec 2015 #4
To me, the two posts that were alerted on vividly demonstrate how the DU "Jury" system is broken. BlueMTexpat Dec 2015 #9
Yep... Sancho Dec 2015 #13
Must be a good article Paulie Dec 2015 #6
No, just two alerts, but they perfectly showcase the double standard of our juries. SunSeeker Dec 2015 #8
That's because Bernie's message of vast income inequality and opposing Citizens United goes Uncle Joe Dec 2015 #16
HUGE K & R !!! - THANK YOU !!! WillyT Dec 2015 #18
"he has the most compelling message and platform of any candidate in either party ... AlbertCat Dec 2015 #21
K&R nt Live and Learn Dec 2015 #23
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