I'm taking the pledge!

[mhoran]

I will NOT engage in the kinds of divisive postings that have become so prevalent at DU.

I will refer to Senator Clinton as just that, Senator Clinton, in my posts.

I will not engage in personal attacks against Senator Clinton's supporters.

I will endeavor to keep my posts civil and respectful.

I will not respond in kind to any posts that I feel are inappropriate, nasty, divisive or mean-spirited. If I find a post or reply objectionable, I will simply note that in my reply and move on. If a specific post seems especially egregious, I will alert the DU administrators.

I will strive to be thoughtful and factual in my postings. If I am stating my opinion, I will do so respectfully and will clearly note that it is, in fact, my opinion.

I will not engage in personal attacks, name-calling, or use foul language in my posts.

I vow the read a post in it's entirety - not just the subject line - before I reply.

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My personal opinion is that, barring some cataclysmic event, Senator Obama has already secured the Democratic nomination. It's time for us to unite and focus together on the primary objective: defeating John McCain in the GE.

Both strategically and ethically, it's the right thing to do.

Anyone care to join me? Or maybe recommend?

[hwmnbn]

1. I'm in.....

But I usually don't do that silly stuff anyway...

And I don't hang out in GD-P


But thanks for the positive sentiment and good idea. :thumbsup:

[Mojambo]

2. Over/Under on number of GD:P posts to smash this pledge into tiny bits? 5.

;)

[mhoran]

4. Not for me

I can't speak for anyone else.

[Warpy]

3. You lost me on the foul language

because it's called for when describing the present government.

As for the rest, I'm already trying to do it. I don't always succeed, but hey, I'm human.

You might add two more to your pledge: "I vow to use 'alert' instead of engaging in 'gotcha' posts with an obvious troll," and "I vow to read the whole post instead of just the subject line before I reply."

[DeepModem Mom]

6. I like your additions. nt

[mhoran]

7. Done

Except the foul language piece. I just think it's inherently disrespectful and generally not conducive to a positive dialogue. Just my opinion.

[DeepModem Mom]

5. I will join you!

I do, however, refer to Senator Clinton as Hillary quite often (I'm not known for mean-spirited posts). It's only my opinion, but I think she, in fact, thinks it's okay, and that it maybe helps her seem "familiar" as a candidate.

Otherwise, I salute you!

:patriot:

[Aloha Spirit]

8. Done

[RainDog]

9. kick

I will certainly try. with the intro of the "nuclear option" today, I don't know how long I'll last!