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In reply to the discussion: I'm Sorry... But For Some Reason... I Cannot Dance On DFK's Grave... [View all]rhett o rick
(55,981 posts)I could debate with dkf and I believe I learned from it. I often got frustrated but looking back I see that my frustration was over my not having a better ability to provide a better argument. Now dont get me wrong, I completely support the decision to ban dkf. I have a bigger problem with those posters that seem to be in DU solely to be the neighborhood watch. Our own Zimmermans. They want nothing more here than to exercise their power to hide or lock. Attempts to engage these posters in honest debate often quickly turns to mockery and/or ridicule.
I often ask these "so-called" politically liberal Democrats how their principles differ from those of the left. All I ever get is birds chirping. They love to disparage the left but wont discuss how their principles differ from the left. I can only conclude that they are ex-Republicans or New Democrats whose ideologies are not in line with liberalism.
I suppose I shouldnt be surprised but some people believe that if a politician switches parties and becomes a Democrat, that that is a good thing. These people have reduce the complexity of political ideologies down to either have a D or R after your name.
Sorry I got going.
Again, thanks for the post.