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2016 Postmortem
Showing Original Post only (View all)Am I just imagining it, or is there a growing wing of Democrats [View all]
who are more authoritarian in their views, such as distaining dissent and desiring to silence it?
There just seems to be an attitude that is more in the forefront than I ever remember it being. Hopefully, it's just here.
Some of us old schoolers appreciate that a healthy democracy can be a bit loud and messy.
Who really cares if Jill Stein showed up to join the carnival outside the convention?
As a chant we've heard at demonstrations says "This is what Democracy looks like"
Edit: To be clear, I am not talking about non dems inside the convention, but dems inside and anybody and everybody outside the convention in the public arena.
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There's nothing "authoritarian" about acknowledging the results of a Democratic election.
BobbyDrake
Jul 2016
#2
being loyal to party ideals isn't authoritarian, being loyal to party in spite of changing ideals is
JCanete
Jul 2016
#58
No. I think the problem is that she appears to be working with Democratic delegates.
Squinch
Jul 2016
#21
Democrats worldwide are known for dialog, difference in opinion and allowing others to express their
insta8er
Jul 2016
#9
Some people like authority. The Republicans really do, the Democrats not as much.
jalan48
Jul 2016
#23
They don't belong at the DEMOCRATIC convention or should they be promoted on
Dream Girl
Jul 2016
#24
I can see that you're posting more freely. The rules forbid that for me.
Tierra_y_Libertad
Jul 2016
#60
Agreed! And I credit HRC camp for working with Bernie camp to create this platform
emulatorloo
Jul 2016
#52
It seems to me that voicing dissent against against a protest is just as valid as a protest itself.
LanternWaste
Jul 2016
#26
Authoritarianism isn't limited to one side of the political spectrum or the other. I believe it...
yawnmaster
Jul 2016
#42
Nope, just a lot of people showing disatisfaction with a wing of the party....
CajunBlazer
Jul 2016
#47
No, part of democracy is that everyone gets a chance to discuss the parameters of a process
Starry Messenger
Jul 2016
#57