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26. I have a feeling that there will be a trainwreck of censorship if the "rules" don't change

Reply to Laura PourMeADrink (Original post)

Sun Jan 20, 2019, 02:48 PM

Jan 2019

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Before the primary. There is no way to have honest discussions about candidates within the rules and whims of the juries.

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Can we say that we think a Democratic running is unlikeable? [View all] Laura PourMeADrink Jan 2019 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author UniteFightBack Jan 2019 #1

Don't the TOS change once the primary's are close? Polybius Jan 2019 #47

I really don't know...I'm still trying to find out where the rules are about UniteFightBack Jan 2019 #49

I don't know the "hidden post rules" either Polybius Jan 2019 #51

Here's how to find out canetoad Jan 2019 #63

If you ever get a post hidden, you will automatically get a Private Message Crunchy Frog Jan 2019 #83

I hope not. There is no need to bash Democrats here. We can argue for and against without doing Demsrule86 Jan 2019 #87

Do so at your peril KentuckyWoman Jan 2019 #2

It hasn't happened yet! Why are there so many replies? ANYHOW here's a link to Trump investigations: Jeffersons Ghost Jan 2019 #81

Why not discuss the candidate you like best and not even mention the one you dislike? FSogol Jan 2019 #3

Wouldn't that be so great! I'm not holding my breath, though. Squinch Jan 2019 #10

Exactly! Andy823 Jan 2019 #32

Does that ever happen during election season? wasupaloopa Jan 2019 #53

Yes, I did that during the last election. So did others on DU. FSogol Jan 2019 #91

I was with you on that JustAnotherGen Jan 2019 #97

Good point Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jan 2019 #79

+1 This is so important. Raine1967 Jan 2019 #95

Yes. Until the Convention in 2020, you can discuss potential candidates MineralMan Jan 2019 #4

Why do we need a circular firing squad? at140 Jan 2019 #5

Were I to do that I might offer pluses for them gibraltar72 Jan 2019 #6

You can say it, just not here on DU. vlyons Jan 2019 #7

You can say that you don't like them. Iggo Jan 2019 #8

likeability is only really a factor for female candidates crazycatlady Jan 2019 #9

Yup, this is true for the most part. My Trumpy in-laws once told me that they thought Hillary was dameatball Jan 2019 #14

My mom says that about Elizabeth Warren crazycatlady Jan 2019 #18

I think shrillness is a factor with women's voices because our voices are higher pitched. CrispyQ Jan 2019 #28

I agree...a voice coach can help LeftInTX Jan 2019 #50

100% agree...all politicians should. When I started Laura PourMeADrink Jan 2019 #70

Kasich good example. Laura PourMeADrink Jan 2019 #62

Yet Warren's speaking voice is well-modulated, even when she's filed up. nt tblue37 Jan 2019 #80

Shrill is not a word I would ever use to describe HRC! CrispyQ Jan 2019 #20

I agree completely - n/t Metatron Jan 2019 #75

They mean that she doesn't have a low-pitched male voice. marybourg Jan 2019 #21

Correct. They knew she was the better candidate and that was the only thing they could come up with. dameatball Jan 2019 #68

Yet isn't it possible that a person regardless of gender Laura PourMeADrink Jan 2019 #71

It'll take you a long time to think of one. marybourg Jan 2019 #74

I understand what you're saying yet I still think Laura PourMeADrink Jan 2019 #78

Of course. I think Trump is shrill in a way. Talks over everyone and whines relentlessly. dameatball Jan 2019 #89

I agree.n/t. Scruffy1 Jan 2019 #101

Not true... regnaD kciN Jan 2019 #41

as a positive that happened treestar Jan 2019 #65

trump? Jane Austin Jan 2019 #93

agree, but he won the election - well, the Electoral College treestar Jan 2019 #94

I think Trump is VERY unlikable. smirkymonkey Jan 2019 #96

Repubs don't seem to have to be likable treestar Jan 2019 #104

Yes. Add to the mix dubya had the "establishment" Laura PourMeADrink Jan 2019 #69

+1 treestar Jan 2019 #64

Actually, you can't say you don't like them. Don't ask me how I know. Stinky The Clown Jan 2019 #66

When has that been the case? madville Jan 2019 #85

no edhopper Jan 2019 #11

Yes..agree. They can perpetuate and influence. Laura PourMeADrink Jan 2019 #16

"Unlikeable" is extremely subjective. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2019 #12

Agree...would cause one to walk a very fine line Laura PourMeADrink Jan 2019 #29

Had a post hid for pointing to the actions of certain candidate I found to be concerning Jake Stern Jan 2019 #13

Yes, someone above pointed that out. Just depends Laura PourMeADrink Jan 2019 #15

Indeed Jake Stern Jan 2019 #19

Not in my personal experience :) Laura PourMeADrink Jan 2019 #33

Luck of the jury draw. Adrahil Jan 2019 #23

Funny! Not ha-ha funny. Yes, regardless of rule Laura PourMeADrink Jan 2019 #36

It depends gratuitous Jan 2019 #17

I don't base my opinion of a (potential) candidate based on physical characteristics Jake Stern Jan 2019 #24

How do you do that? Not being flippant, just curious. Laura PourMeADrink Jan 2019 #42

Should have specified "in the primary" Jake Stern Jan 2019 #46

You made me think...given that two people have policies that are pretty Laura PourMeADrink Jan 2019 #61

That is you, but not the average voter LeftInTX Jan 2019 #54

IMHO, that's not a good criticism... Adrahil Jan 2019 #22

It is because it relates to electability Renew Deal Jan 2019 #27

No, I mean what is... Adrahil Jan 2019 #31

Yes. Makes sense Renew Deal Jan 2019 #43

That's true. But surely there is some kind of Laura PourMeADrink Jan 2019 #48

I can think a few PatSeg Jan 2019 #25

I have a feeling that there will be a trainwreck of censorship if the "rules" don't change Renew Deal Jan 2019 #26

Well I'm now in the mindset of just post where you agree....only post in 'safe' topics or do you UniteFightBack Jan 2019 #45

Use the same rules you would want applied in your perf review at work: spooky3 Jan 2019 #30

I did and still caught a hide Jake Stern Jan 2019 #44

Yes. tenderfoot Jan 2019 #34

Since it's opinion, better left unsaid. You can frame "I can not support beachbum bob Jan 2019 #35

It is especially foolish not to consider how candidates are perceived by the general electorate RockRaven Jan 2019 #37

'It is especially foolish not to consider how candidates are perceived by the general electorate' empedocles Jan 2019 #38

When the blood starts flowing in the primaries lunatica Jan 2019 #39

Your post makes me a bit nervous. 'Not likeable' is pretty subjective. PatrickforO Jan 2019 #40

Lots to take in. Thanks for your post. We can be Laura PourMeADrink Jan 2019 #59

Exactly! You know, I just turned 60. Oh, I've been somewhat PatrickforO Jan 2019 #92

And trump and GOP got rid of the tax credit Laura PourMeADrink Jan 2019 #100

So "we" think "we" would prefer a candidate "we" like and could see ourselves retread Jan 2019 #52

It's not "we"...it's "them" LeftInTX Jan 2019 #56

there's a big difference between "i don't like that person" and "that person is unlikable" unblock Jan 2019 #55

While the orange anus is squatting in the White House, Croney Jan 2019 #57

A Democrat walking is very likable, IMO. aikoaiko Jan 2019 #58

Touche!!! Laura PourMeADrink Jan 2019 #60

Because the term unlikable is most frequently . . . peggysue2 Jan 2019 #67

It is fair and necessary to share our concerns about the electability of any candidate, DemocratSinceBirth Jan 2019 #72

It's a very woolly term. Do you have evidence that a significant part of voters think of likeability muriel_volestrangler Jan 2019 #73

Yes they do!! In the US they do!!! LeftInTX Jan 2019 #84

And yet Trump did well despite useless ratings in these departments muriel_volestrangler Jan 2019 #88

except for a cpl, i like them all samnsara Jan 2019 #76

Why fuel that fire? Likability is subjective, meaning KPN Jan 2019 #77

Why would one do that? mcar Jan 2019 #82

I don't think so. Why say that? One can say they support another candidate or what have you. Demsrule86 Jan 2019 #86

I just think that women candidates face a different test as far as likeability. Read all the posts. dameatball Jan 2019 #90

Oh for chrissakes NastyRiffraff Jan 2019 #98

I would avoid that word -- and state why (the poster) does not want that person karynnj Jan 2019 #99

My thoughts Cerulean Southpaw Jan 2019 #102

Great point. Nt karynnj Jan 2019 #103