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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsIt's not about *us* vs. *them*. That's how Republicans see the world.
We're Democrats because, for us, it's about *right* vs. *wrong*.
The message counts, not the messenger.
1StrongBlackMan
(31,849 posts)brought to you by someone without a mirror, attempting to sound reasonable.
Manny, from what I've read it is all about "Us vs. Them" for you, with "US" being those that "Yup" you and "them" being everyone else.
MannyGoldstein
(34,589 posts)1StrongBlackMan
(31,849 posts)We can converse ... and likely can agree in/on some things; but don't call for "unity" when that "unity" requires agreement that what you believe is "right" is right. Deal?
Edited to read: "...agreement that what you believe is "right" is right."
truebluegreen
(9,033 posts)1StrongBlackMan
(31,849 posts)I have yet to do the "us (meaning: agree with me) vs. them" thing, with respect to Democrats.
JaneyVee
(19,877 posts)Although healthy debate is healthy, its been getting downright insulting on here sometimes.
1StrongBlackMan
(31,849 posts)and I would suggest, certain parties are very, very pleased.
I love to debate things, I love different points of view. I don't think we should all think alike, but it's getting increasingly uncomfortable to be here.
Could be it's time to move on...
Hydra
(14,459 posts)And a lot of people have been upset about them lately.
Wait, I take that back. I had people back in 2006 arguing with me that we couldn't protest Bush Admin torture orders because we weren't 100% certain they were doing it.
The soma crowd will ALWAYS have a problem with the truth when it disturbs their bubble.