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In reply to the discussion: DU General Election Season Begins Soon: What You Need To Know [View all]Delver Rootnose
(250 posts)...word there is "new". And not all the rules. Just the you must support all democrats rules. There are issues bigger than just party affiliation and there are problems within the party that will not be solved by supporting all democrats, or even being respectful of all democrats. These new rules will stifle dissent, you know the 'underground' part of the name and reinforce orthodoxy. All it will take is one or two party supporting conservative hacks on this site spouting the new rules to shut down all discussion that does not conform to the status quo. One Joe Lieberman supporter and no Ned Lamont, one Debbie washerman Schultz supporter and no Tim canova. No criticism of rham emanual or Dan lapinski or Tammy duckworth or Cheri bustos And esp not the flaws and weaknesses of Hillary Clinton. Down the memory hole with them because winning isn't just part of the process it is the only part that matter am I right.
But you are correct I come to this site for interesting stories and information. But as it becomes just another establishment mouthpiece I will find it less intresting. Enjoy the self reinforcing echoes. I might drop by once in a while to tell you I told you so.
I find it odd that so many supposed liberal websites feel it necessary to impose these conformity edicts. It doesn't radiate confidence in your party or candidate. People would be flocking to a part that means something and a candidate that inspires. A lot did in regards to sanders, even with his flaws. You should take that as a warning.