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In reply to the discussion: I have spent a significant portion of my morning ... [View all]Bonobo
(29,257 posts)It is because some of us feel that it is, in fact, the criticism of the OTHER party that is less likely to have an effect. Let me explain more fully.
This is a site for Democrats and being a site for Democrats means that the people reading threads are Democrats. Talking about how stupid Republicans are or how bad they are is certainly one form of entertainment or tension release, but it is quite obviously ineffective because A) We all agree already that Republicans and there are ideas are rotten and B) When it comes to a vote, we cannot exert any influence on their party and C) We are ALREADY going to be voting against them.
Which brings me to the issue of what we DO have influence over. Namely, the Democratic Party. We are their constituents, their supporters. To the extent that we have any power and influence at all to change minds and directions, that power lies with OUR party and not theirs.
Does this help?