Reply #1334: This is a good example, Skinner.

[Hansel]

I could live without those who come into every positive thread about this administration to basically take a dump and say the same stuff they have said over and over again in just about every other thread. Most of it pretty uninformed, sarcastic and lacking any value. Like this example.

For some the purpose seems to be to demoralize, disrupt and distract anyone else from discussing anything positive about this administration. They aren't here to discuss a point of view. They are here to prevent any rational discussion on points of views that they don't agree with.

If there was a new rule, it should be to prevent posters from engaging in a pattern of entering threads for the purpose of disruption without adding any value to the conversation or at least defending their position with something other than easily verifiable falsehoods or right wing talking points.

I thought there was a rule about dismissive name calling such as "kool-aide drinkers" or "cheerleaders" to describe anyone who dares type anything positive about Obama or dispute claims made against him. I don't see much action to address this. On a site called Democratic Underground one should not have to hesitate to make an argument in favor of this president's actions for fear of attacks and name calling.

Sorry Skinner but it is out of control. There are still a lot of people who have not gotten past the primaries, other progressives who seem to be blinded by dislike for this admin and who refuse to allow anyone else to voice an opinion without personal attacks, and a handful of right wing moles who've gotten away with their crap for far too long. They show their true colors when emotion driven topics arise and they practically vomit Fox talking points.

I know I'm not perfect, but I also know I don't come here to engage in games and distractions. I come here to discuss the important issues of the day and sometimes it feels like I'm doing it in Glenn Beck's living room.



Edit to add: That being said, I still intend to donate on Monday.