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BlueCaliDem

(15,438 posts)
2. That's not an attack. That's pointing out the differences so we can get the best possible
Mon Oct 26, 2015, 09:31 PM
Oct 2015

information in order to choose whom to support and vote for.

InAbLuEsTaTe

(24,122 posts)
7. Absolutely! Only in Hillary-World is pointing out blatant flip-floppin an "attack."
Mon Oct 26, 2015, 10:12 PM
Oct 2015

Bernie & Elizabeth 2016!!!

BlueCaliDem

(15,438 posts)
8. That's not what I see. I see that only in Bernie-World, pointing out blatant flip-flopping is
Tue Oct 27, 2015, 06:09 AM
Oct 2015

an attack and is not tolerated. Some even go so far as to HIDE posts that do this. That's pretty sad, imo.

BlueCaliDem

(15,438 posts)
10. Thank you, IAbS. I appreciate your fair-mindedness.
Tue Oct 27, 2015, 07:02 AM
Oct 2015

And yes, there have been many HIDES of posts that were critical of Bernie Sanders. They were mild in comparison to what I see lobbed against Hillary Clinton, but they were hidden nevertheless. I've seen quite a few in the past three to four weeks alone.

Fred Sanders

(23,946 posts)
4. Differences of opinion are now "attacks" - only for the thin-skinned and those needing "buzz".
Mon Oct 26, 2015, 09:36 PM
Oct 2015

Having said that I tend to agree with Martin on a few issues that I wish, hope, and genuinely expect, Clinton to accede to with persuasion and facts - i.e. Justice reform, First Nation issues - but she is receptive that way as Obama is - , but because I do not make perfection the mortal enemy of the good I do not consider the misuse of the word "attack" anything of consequence.

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