Reply #14: Lets look at what you say

[Khephra]

It is not what one says, it is what the other person hears.

(Then what's the point of saying anything if people hear what they want to hear?)

Dean supporters are really rubbing some people the wrong way.

(Dean supporters...you're stereotyping an entire group here. Does each and every Dean supporter act the same way? I think not.)

And these are Democrats! Just imagine the message that might be relayed to independents, Republicans, and others.

(What? The message that we're charged up and not willing to be attacked any more by either the RW, the media, or fellow Democrats? I suppose we should just lie back and enjoy being screwed?)

Remember, a group is judged by its least common denominator.

(So what groups do you belong to so I can judge them by your words? I'm sure they'll be happy to know that you're out here representing them without their knowledge.)

If some Dean supporter goes ballistic because of some criticism, what does that say about the candidate.

(It says that the supporter went ballistic and nothing about the candidate. There's no causual connection there. That's like saying "Ann Coulter likes the Dead. What does that say about the Dead?)

People look for emotional stability in a leader and their followers. If someone cannot exhibit this, people tend to look for someone else to lead.

(Some of the most unstable posters here have been anti-Dean posters. What does that say about their candidates? Play fair here.)

I think some people believe they need to hit back as hard as possible because Gore did not in 2000.

(This is the first thing you've said that makes sense)

Sometimes people's initial reaction is to do the complete opposite of what failed before, but sometimes that fails even worse.

(It sure doesn't look like it's failing to me. Dean's numbers are rising and he's getting more and more coverage. Much better coverage than Gore did, that's for sure.)

If you want to support Dean, fine with me.

(Thank you for your permission.)

But don't drag everyone else down because they do not support Dean.

(You mean like you're doing to Dean and his supporters?)

Just because someone's face does not turn bright red when they give a speech does not mean they are not motivated or passionate.

(Ok, the second correct thing you've said here.)

"Champions are made when no one else is around."

(But if no one else is around, you won't get elected either.)

"Gentleman can agree to disagree without being disagreeable."

(Tell that to the rest of the other candidates' supporters, and then I'll feel you're being fair.)