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In reply to the discussion: Is the (D) behind the name more important than the voting record? [View all]KPN
(15,699 posts)Offensive to who? To me and others who share my views on this. Fake outrage? How about if I state it this way: I find it objectionable when people object on the basis of a relatively insignificant detail in comparison to the larger issue, rather than object to and engage on the larger issue itself. If anything is even close to fake, it's that. I find it objectionable because I see the D vs the I in this case, i.e., given Bernie's track record -- he's voted with the Democratic Party over the course of his career at a higher rate than all but a few others in Congress, as a relatively insignificant detail. In my view, to discount him and his message on that basis is either exactly what it appears to be -- discounting the message for the messenger -- or its just a convenient way to discount the message and, ultimately, those who support it without actually discounting it.
Take issue with Bernie's positions on the Party if you want. I can accept that. You are right -- Democratic Party business IS up to Democrats. We get to decide as a Party where the Party goes in the future. That includes all of us regardless of who's views we share.