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Fri Jan-29-10 09:44 PM
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Today the president made an effort to reintroduce civility to political discourse |
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I would like to request that DU follow the lead of Pres.Obama and that we try to improve the tone of Democratic Underground. I think we all should take a moment to temper our speech with one another.Most of us are fellow Democrats and Progressives.Some are Moderates. We are like a huge rambunctious family.Families fight and often disagree. I think that is healthy and all ideas should be out in the open.But, as the president said, the tone should be civil.
One thing I have lately observed is th increasing use of over the top language directed toward those with whom some do not agree.IMHO,that should not be acceptable. Democratic Underground used to be a site I was proud to recommend to others.Now often, I would be a bit embarrassed to recommend DU and not because of the content.I would never advocate censorship but sometimes the inappropriate language makes me cringe.I am not a prude and have been known to drop an occasional FBomb myself but some recent postings have been dripping with vulgarity and invective.
If the president can find a way to talk to the GOP, certainly we should be able to find a way to talk to our fellow Democrats. :toast:
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Fri Jan-29-10 09:46 PM
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2. I certainly agree with your sentiments |
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But I think he spoke to the republicans with a silk glove filled with stones.
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Fri Jan-29-10 09:47 PM
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3. I'll take that beer.. and buy the next round |
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:party: :party: :toast: :bounce: :beer: :wow: :hi: :hi: :hi: :hi: :loveya: :loveya: :loveya: :donut: :hug: :fistbump: :headbang: :yourock: :woohoo: :tv: :tv: :tv:
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Fri Jan-29-10 10:09 PM
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9. It seems we may be having our own "beer summit" ! |
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Fri Jan-29-10 10:13 PM
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10. I'm more of a liquor drinker myself, but I certainly |
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enjoy the company of beer drinkers just as well. :toast: :beer:
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Fri Jan-29-10 10:25 PM
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12. Well, actually I am a wino who also enjoys an occasional martini |
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but have been known to chug a beer.But we have no smilies for wine, or drinks! What kind of cheap joint is this ? :rofl: Oh well , cheers!:beer: Drink up. Thats what we get for being Democrats.The GOP got all the good booze!
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Fri Jan-29-10 10:25 PM
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11. A good dose of civility... |
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Would be a good start toward healing many ills..
K&R
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Fri Jan-29-10 10:28 PM
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13. I don't like all the profanity myself. But I do have to ask: What do you mean by moderates? |
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Fri Jan-29-10 10:47 PM
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14. Whomever self identies as one. I really haven't a clue anymore but that is what some folks say they |
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are, and I take them at their word.
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Fri Jan-29-10 11:28 PM
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Thanks :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Fri Jan-29-10 11:56 PM
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18. I still reserve the right to go "Rude Pundit" upon all wing-nut politicians, |
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their craven minions operating throughout the media, and their even more pathetic teabagging lemmings drooling over every last one of their empty talking points!
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Sat Jan-30-10 12:20 AM
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19. "...certainly we should be able to find a way to talk to our fellow Democrats" |
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and perhaps, we ALL could actually listen to each other respectfully too.
Great post, saracat. Needed to be said.
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Sat Jan-30-10 01:29 AM
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And a :toast: right back at ya! :hug:
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Sat Jan-30-10 01:37 AM
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21. Let God arise and scatter His enemies! |
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Because thou are neither hot nor cold I shall spew thee from my mouth. (Revelations)
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