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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: We could all agree to post our opinions on candidates we favor. [View all]emmaverybo
(8,144 posts)11. Some of what I see is bashing, not criticism, a concerted and continual effort to present one
particular candidate in a negative light based on whatever the days buzz, refusing to stand down when corrected with facts, and for some reason, not posting positives on a preferred candidate or two, or addressing any common Democratic issues. These kinds of posts have but one intent and it isnt to further fruitful debate.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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We could all agree to post our opinions on candidates we favor. [View all]
Desert grandma
Jun 2019
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Criticizing positions, debating stances is one thing. Passing on obvious hit pieces, trading in
emmaverybo
Jun 2019
#6
yep, the goPoop is a criminal/terrorist organization that cons their way into getting elected
yaesu
Jun 2019
#13
I could agree to this. Debunking negative media spin about all Dem candidates and RW/Trump
emmaverybo
Jun 2019
#3
How would it help us not to know how our preferred candidates would address criticism
pnwmom
Jun 2019
#7
Some of what I see is bashing, not criticism, a concerted and continual effort to present one
emmaverybo
Jun 2019
#11
I said nothing about alerting. Have never alerted on anyone and doubt I ever will. .
emmaverybo
Jun 2019
#22
I never alert either. If I disagree, I respond. If the whole argument is dumb,
marylandblue
Jun 2019
#26
Or we could ya know, discuss any candidates actions when they say or do anything that makes
Autumn
Jun 2019
#18
Don't agree. I support Warren for now - and I have no problem reading criticism of her.
50 Shades Of Blue
Jun 2019
#31
Examining what someone has said or done and discussing how that might indicate a future leadership
WhiskeyGrinder
Jun 2019
#34