Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Rebkeh

(2,450 posts)
Sun Feb 21, 2016, 11:35 PM Feb 2016

My .02

When are we going to catch on that personal attacks only end up helping the opponent?

Enough with the "Shillary," "Hillarity" and other pet names, nicknames and petty insults. There is plenty to criticize in terms of her record, her positions, her campaign and tactics without using attacks that ultimately lose. Insults just make us, AND BERNIE, look bad. Leave the personal insults unsaid, even if you think them. They only result in legitimate points getting lost in the noise.

Please stop.

10 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
My .02 (Original Post) Rebkeh Feb 2016 OP
Good advice HassleCat Feb 2016 #1
I agree CentralMass Feb 2016 #2
Many times yes, exactly. Paulie Feb 2016 #3
Yep, and don't take the bait. TIME TO PANIC Feb 2016 #4
Yes! That too. Especially that nt Rebkeh Feb 2016 #5
It's exactly what they want Rebkeh Feb 2016 #6
I'm certain some are republican trolls trying to be divisive. n/t TIME TO PANIC Feb 2016 #7
As am I nt Rebkeh Feb 2016 #8
I recognize some of the same tactics used here by trolls since the 2003-4 primaries. blm Feb 2016 #10
I'm sure I'm guilty of this somewhere along the line Mufaddal Feb 2016 #9

Paulie

(8,462 posts)
3. Many times yes, exactly.
Sun Feb 21, 2016, 11:40 PM
Feb 2016

Especially on DU. None will change their minds towards their candidate. Being hyperbolic even less so.

Rebkeh

(2,450 posts)
6. It's exactly what they want
Mon Feb 22, 2016, 12:05 AM
Feb 2016

It's how they function, they bait you until you are playing their game on their terms, which is a win for them.

blm

(113,065 posts)
10. I recognize some of the same tactics used here by trolls since the 2003-4 primaries.
Mon Feb 22, 2016, 11:37 AM
Feb 2016

They show up every election and after they feel safe they start showing themselves with their increasing aggressiveness and the RW propaganda they cite clearly apparent in their posts. No matter how they misdirect to other sites and links, when you track it back it obvious it was crafted by the RW's professional propagandists.

I see them on both sides - and have been trying to warn others here not to fall for the propaganda they are catapulting. I can't warn HRC group, because they blocked me early on. They let their touchiness get in the way of common sense.

Latest Discussions»Retired Forums»Bernie Sanders»My .02