"No Thanks, Bernie: Virginia Abortion Rights Advocates Know Better" (Title)

[NurseJackie]

40. People who are too emotionally invested in a single politician will often ...

... perceive legitimate criticism (or push-back) as somehow being "unfair" or motivated by "hate." I imagine that they feel such a strong emotional connection or "bond" with a particular politician that anything falling short of outright praise is something that they take personally. Even though it's the politician who's being criticized, there are some who often act as if they themselves have been maligned and insulted, and as a result, they often overreact.

You really didn't deserve to be treated that way, Demsrule86. But, I applaud your efforts in continuing to be accommodating and sensitive to their feelings. I noticed that in spite of your polite concessions, the loudest complainers have not yet acknowledged your effort (as of now.) This suggests to me that their "outrage" isn't sincere and that it really is just a deflection. (I could be wrong about that, but I doubt it.)