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In reply to the discussion: I had understood, perhaps incorrectly, that there was more or less a consensus here that [View all]Caliman73
(11,764 posts)People should be able to state their disagreements with the policy positions or with a candidate. That is healthy for democracy. You are correct however regarding voting. There are distinct differences even between the most conservative Democrat and a Republican in this period.
I see nothing wrong with debate, especially within the primaries about who we want to represent the Democratic Party. I think Nancy Pelosi is one of the best Democratic Politicians in modern times and is likely the best Speaker of the House in the last 25 years. That said, there are some decisions that she made that I deeply disagree with. That said, I would support her for becoming Speaker again in a heartbeat and she will likely win the seat in her district again easily but a primary challenge is good because it sharpens you for the general election, and that is where it counts.
There is a difference between discussion policy positions and being a troll. I think that too often (and I understand the trauma of 2016 on DU) people with differing opinions are simply labeled trolls. Some are easy to spot, others take awhile.
I prefer to engage in as respectful and detailed a discussion or debate as possible, while ultimately understanding that the Democratic Candidate is almost certainly going to be better for the average, non-wealthy, non-white supremacist person.