Which candidate criticisms here at DU sound most like something you'd read at Freerepublic?

[1932]

I see a lot of attack posts that aren't very thoughtful or well-reasoned and repeat the same anti-Democrat sentiments you get from the MSM and from people like Limbaugh and that skinny blond women who is crazy. In fact, some of them cite The Washington Times.

Anyone else notice the same thing?

And please don't be afraid to give examples.

[illinoisprogressive]

1. many are criticisms that are general or common that fits either side.

[1932]

4. What are the MSM/Freerepublic Obama criticisms that are repeated at DU?

[msongs]

13. doncha just love calling people hatebots, yes you do nt

[DemocratSinceBirth]

2. If You Judge Somebody By Their Enemies The Clintons Rock

eom

[1932]

3. What are the MSM/Freerepublic Clinton criticisms that are repeated at DU?

[DemocratSinceBirth]

6. That's She Corrupt And Unprincipled

eom

[1932]

14. Isn't the main criticism of her that she's too DLC and not anti-war enough and gets too much support

from Wall St, and she's not so much on the side of the powerless? That's what I see on DU.

I don't hear those criticisms of her in the MSM or from extremerightwingers.

[Warpy]

5. "Edwards has said he'll appoint right wingers to his cabinet"

I asked for a link, very politely.

There was no answer.

What a surprise.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x1804528

[Adelante]

9. That's where things go wrong, in my opinion

People don't stick to the truth. If the truth is ALSO a RW talking point, well that's the candidate's problem.

Edwards said he would appoint some Republicans to his cabinet. Edwards did not say he would appoint right wingers to his cabinet. He did not say who or what kind of Republicans he would appoint to his cabinet. He has a list he carries around but is not saying which Republicans are on that list.

That's the truth and can easily be linked.

http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5hN1BF1pYTXf63Z0xkLeL4IA5QICw


It's good to make sure DUers back up what they say about our candidates.

Now if the RW, for some reason, decides it's in its favor to say Edwards needs Republicans in his cabinet because he can't come up with Democrats who are good enough .. or whatever the spin they come up with .. his supporters don't get to demand the information be suppressed on DU just because it reflects poorly on something Edwards actually did, using the RW talking point charge as justification for censorship.

It's a delicate balance, but an important one.

Edwards is responsible for what he says and does. If the RW exploits his speech or actions, he's still responsible. AS LONG AS IT IS TRUE.

That goes for any of our candidates or elected officials.

[Warpy]

11. Right, I knew about that statement

which is why I oh-so-politely asked for a link for the hyperbole.

All Republics aren't in league with the devil. Our last governor was one who spoke out very publicly against the drug war. He was a decent governor, and if he ended up in anybody's cabinet, I would not object. In fact, I would be here explaining his record.

However, when I come across trash, I will ask for an explanation. If I don't get one, I will know why. So will everybody else who reads the post.

[Adelante]

15. That's the right thing to do

It keeps DU honest, which is a good thing.

I don't have objections in principle to moderate Republican appointees in a Democratic administration, as long as they are not to key posts. Not Sos, not SoD, not to head the FBI, stuff like that.

[nevergiveup]

7. toss-up between Obama and Hillary

I know a few Democrats who really have a thing about Hillary so when I see her brutally bashed here it isn't very startling to me. I don't feel good when I read this stuff but I am not surprised. On the other hand I really haven't personally met anyone who truly dislikes Obama. It doesn't mean they are committed to him or going to vote for him but almost without exception they believe he has a great future in the Democratic Party. This is why it is so unsettling for me when someone on DU appears to hate the man. This is also true to some extent with Edwards. I don't personally know anyone who does not like and respect him and I know an awful lot of Democrats. Having said this I must admit we often forget how brutal primaries can be and yes we do sometimes regress to the same hateful sentiments of the Republicans and we have to be careful because if we become too vicious it can be a factor in how much unity they will be in the end.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

10. Most Of My Friends Are Democrats

They are all fond of the Clintons with some a bit less fond than others but I don't see the level of vitriol against them that I see here...

Nobody will ever convince me America wasn't a truly a "kinder and gentler" place when Bill was president...

[nevergiveup]

12. I certainly agree

when it comes to Bill Clinton but I do find a few exceptions among my Democratic friends when it comes to Hillary. Your last sentence is perfect. I couldn't agree more.

[Gman]

8. Clinton hands down

It's just as vicious here towards both Clintons as it is at FR. Birds of a feather, I guess.

[1932]

16. Anybody hear FAIR's criticism of Adam Nagourney's piece on NH vs CO primary

and "the three Hs"

[SaveOurDemocracy]

17. Clinton, without a doubt ...

a couple months ago it was non-stop Edwards bashing.