Do The People Who Post Slanderous Crap Really Believe They'll Change Anyone's Opinion?

THUNDER HANDS

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Mon Dec-31-07 05:38 PM
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Poll question: Do The People Who Post Slanderous Crap Really Believe They'll Change Anyone's Opinion?

I can't honestly believe they do. I'm sure they're just in it for humor.

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Debi

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Mon Dec-31-07 05:41 PM
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1. Heh

Can any of us change anyone's mind?

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1corona4u

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Mon Dec-31-07 05:43 PM
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4. No.

:-)

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Mike03

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Mon Dec-31-07 05:42 PM
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2. They believe it, but I'm sure most people ignore those posts

Usually you can tell from the topic title what the purpose of the thread is and then it's just a matter of ignoring it entirely.

My mind HAS been changed here at DU many times, but only by intelligent, reasoned, informative people--never by tirades or juvenile rants.

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Marrah_G

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Mon Dec-31-07 05:43 PM
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3. Not really

They just like being anonymous AssHats

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Captain Angry

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Mon Dec-31-07 05:43 PM
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5. Reasonable doubt.

Some of these people are so unsure of their own candidate of choice that they have to bring out anything and everything that they can.

If people get disgusted and don't vote, it's a vote for their candidate.

They're no different than the Republican fans that will be incinerating whichever Democrat ends up with the nomination.

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City Lights

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Mon Dec-31-07 05:43 PM
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6. They're pathetic. eom

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laststeamtrain

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Mon Dec-31-07 05:44 PM
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7. I have to go off the chart here & say I don't know. I hope not.

It would be hard to face that there were so many idiots on DU.

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flvegan

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Mon Dec-31-07 05:44 PM
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8. Sadly, I don't think they're all slanderous.

Done of ill will? Yes. Potential for humor? Okay. To feel better striking out at your opponent? Likely.

But slanderous? Dunno. Not all of 'em anyway.

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Mike03

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Mon Dec-31-07 05:47 PM
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10. I agree

Also, some of the posts are intelligently critical, which is to say they are not so much attacking as explaining why they do not support a particular candidate. That's okay with me, so long as it doesn't degenerate too much.

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Mike03

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Mon Dec-31-07 05:45 PM
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9. After the primary season is over, we should have a vote on

whose supporters have been most dignified, intelligent and rational. That would be an interesting poll.

Because I think the supporters of certain candidates, like Biden, Kucinich and some others have acquitted themselves very well, while the supporters of others have been immature, vapid, aggressive and unhelpful even to those of us who have not entirely decided who we'll vote for in the primary.

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Yael

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Mon Dec-31-07 05:48 PM
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11. I'm sure some of them are serious

but I am not taking it that way. I have been laughing my butt off over the sniping all afternoon. :D

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NI4NI

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Mon Dec-31-07 07:02 PM
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12. highly doubtful!

Hell, you can post the actual truth pro/con about one candidate or another and still not change any minds.....Slander only pisses people off and makes them dig in deeper defending their choice. IMO.

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ronnykmarshall

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Mon Dec-31-07 07:06 PM
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13. What the hell are you talking about?

You mean Chelsea didn't slap the fuck out of nine year old?

You god damed lying sack of shit.

It happened!

I read read it right here. RIGHT HERE! On DU! The bible that is all holy!!

Freeper fuck!

:sarcasm:

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tammywammy

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Mon Dec-31-07 07:08 PM
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15. Why do you hate America?

lol

:P

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ronnykmarshall

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Mon Dec-31-07 07:10 PM
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16. Because I'm not a "real" democrat.

I like Hillary remember.

Can we still be friends?

:sarcasm:

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tammywammy

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Mon Dec-31-07 07:17 PM
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18. Corporatists!!!! DLC!!!!!

I hate you. You're what's wrong with the democratic party.

Nah, jk. I think you're my favorite Hillary supporter. :)

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ronnykmarshall

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Mon Dec-31-07 07:19 PM
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19. and you're my favorite Obama supporter.

We'll get through this mess and regardless who gets the nomination, we will WIN in November.

Happy New Year to my favorite Obama gal!

:loveya:

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tammywammy

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Mon Dec-31-07 07:21 PM
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21. Thanks and Happy New Year to you

I'm going out in a little bit to not talk politics and enjoy and little adult beverages.

Even after the Iowa results are out, it's not over by a long shot. I expect we'll be closer to knowing who'll get the nod after super Tuesday. What a wild month it's gonna be here.

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ronnykmarshall

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Mon Dec-31-07 07:26 PM
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22. Have fun and be safe!

We're keeping our asses at home tonight. We'll probably stay up at least until the ball drops in NYC (we get WNBC on TV) ... but since this is our last new years in West Hollywood, we might hang out until 12 our time just for fun.

Stay safe and I'll see ya next year!!!

POWER TO THE DEMOCRATS!!!!

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DemocratSinceBirth

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Mon Dec-31-07 07:08 PM
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14. No-They Just Want To Piss People Off

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MethuenProgressive

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Mon Dec-31-07 07:14 PM
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17. Barack Obama's mistress Hillary Clinton is carrying John Edwards' love child.

On a special DU Caucus edition of Maury Povich.
:popcorn:

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ronnykmarshall

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Mon Dec-31-07 07:20 PM
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20. Crazy fucker!

:loveya:

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