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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Animosity between candidate camps is IDIOTIC [View all]Armstead
(47,803 posts)35. That's pretty much how I see it
As one who falls into the reformist camp, I've seen the same basic patterns over and over.
You can substitute for the name "Bernie Sanders " for "Obama (2008 or particular policies as president), Nader, Moore, Edwards (ugh), Dean, Kucinich...." and any number of people or issues as the catalyst du jour.
I try to be civil, but I have to admit I've gotten snarkier over time. Don't know whether that's due to a diminished reservoir of patience, the increased bombast from the status quo defenders, or the alignment of the planets.
But I do agree with Tom's OP totally, and should try to be better behaved.
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Yes, but it's basic human nature to divide into what are perceived as opposing sides.
HereSince1628
Aug 2015
#8
Another important point that has been brought up defore by a number of people is...
Bubzer
Aug 2015
#15
I agree with your OP, but would add that a lot of the animosity is not a product of the primaries.
Vattel
Aug 2015
#32
A lot of people have just sort of overlaid their long-running DU grudge matches onto the primaries
Warren DeMontague
Aug 2015
#41