Is it always this ugly in GD - Politics?

[MadBadger]

I spend most my time in GD and have been shocked at just how ugly it is getting here between Obama supporters/HRC supporters. I'm probably a little at fault, but when somebody attacks my candidate, I fire back. Is this just a normal afternoon in GD-politics?

[ellacott]

1. Unfortunately it is the norm n/t

[zabet]

2. You ain't

seen nuthin' yet!

[MadBadger]

4. And its just a weekend.

[otohara]

3. You Are Your Own

Rapid Response Team Member

speaking of Hillary :evilgrin:

[Bucky]

5. You just got to learn how to ignore the weasels.

Something like 90% of posters are well mannered and sincere. The vast majority here respect other DUers right to disagree. That's a pretty good average for a website. For that matter, I'd bet pretty good money that strong majorities of both Clinton and Obama supporters here aren't being snarky toward one another.

I prescribe liberal application of the ignore button if you see someone being really vicious and irrational. It would take very little time to block out the useless few.

[Stop Cornyn]

6. There are more vicious half truths about Democrats written here in GD-P every day then in a week at

freerepublic.

[Jackpine Radical]

12. Yes, but that's mostly because

of the half-true part.

[TwilightZone]

7. The closer it gets to the primaries, the worse it'll get.

'04 was pretty brutal around here. I think this cycle might actually be worse.

[blondeatlast]

19. Pretty certain you are correct--it's going to get worse.

Mind thy head...

[LWolf]

8. YES. n/t

[sam sarrha]

9. it is actually pretty good if you dont count the intollerant hate ridden trolls

[Bitwit1234]

10. What I can't understand is why the Obama supporters continue

and ever lasting have to attack. They are not going to change minds. I was an Edwards supporter but the attacks got so outrageous against Hillary Clinton and I found my self defending her I changed my mind...wonder how many more did. The Obama supporters just had the opposite effect.

There is nothing wrong with Obama I just don't think he is the best candidate at this time. He is totally inexperience at anything to do with politics, I don't know how he gets on in the senate but he is immature. Look how he misses the vote he is number one outside Johnson from SD in missing votes.

[MadBadger]

11. Please, you are one of the biggest instigators of the HRC supporters.

[blondeatlast]

20. Look, I'm undecided and I know when the pot is calling the kettle names.

You are as transparent as they come, friend.

[tammywammy]

13. I've learned to just ignore certain posters

All the candidates have their nasty supporters here.

Just ignore it is the only advice I can give.

[H2O Man]

14. There is some wild

stuff in GD-Politics. Some of it is good, and a lot of it just makes me shake my head.

[Fresh_Start]

15. it would be nice if DU had an 'offensive' vote

if a post was deemed offensive by x number of people, the post would be zapped and the poster would have posting privileges restricted (like the mods had to approve before it displayed to the rest of DU)

[Trajan]

16. Hah ..... funny .....

Some posters do nothing BUT .....

That's all I'll say about it .....

[Adelante]

17. I have to say

It's a peaceful day here :shrug:

[hayu_lol]

18. There is much more overt hate this time around than there has been...

over the past 8 years.

The followers of some candidates have made hate attacks on sites and individuals part of their routine.

Hate is more prevalent this time around. We used to actually have discussions/debates that stayed within bounds/and exchanges of information. More personal research on all candidates was done in the past.

[Adelante]

21. I absolutely agree

There is very little talking politics anymore on this political discussion board. Anytime an actual exchange of ideas seems even possible it's cut off by disruption.

[ChiciB1]

22. THIS Is The Way It's Been For Months & Months! Took Me A While To

deal with, now I see certain names and just KNOW what they will say. As I'm sure many know what I will say. Every once in a while I slip up and hit back, but mostly I don't like to trash, but will pump for my choice!

I have thought that some like to "bait" others and aren't really so rabid, but there are days that it's hard to tell for sure.

[cleveramerican]

23. Yes

[Perry Logan]

24. Because of Hillary, we're getting an extra dose of right-wing character assassination these days.