Bernie Sanders
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First off allow me to impart a bit of political wisdom.
Refrain from making possible allies mad at us.
Yes, that means no more bad ju-ju on our dear Hillary supporters.
We are going to need them after the convention.
If we are going to win this thing against the republican owned media and the republican owned voting machines, we are going to have to show a united face and a united party in order to make it look like we are having a fun party and every one is invited to go to work and get Bernie elected.
Ed Suspicious
(8,879 posts)daleanime
(17,796 posts)it's being aware that there is a ton of pressing problems that have to be addressed. Be willing to listen if you want any one to return the favor.
And learn to explain the difference between Communist and Socialist quickly, cleanly, and patiently.
BrotherIvan
(9,126 posts)He speaks the truth. He fights for Democratic principles. That's all that needs to be said.
delrem
(9,688 posts)That should be agreed on by everyone.
No ad hominem.
I say that it's an ad hominem argument to say that someone who focuses on an issue that speaks apparently to the disfavor of one candidate or another, is "hating" or whatever ad hominem smear is handy.
Rebut the argument, don't rely on smears.
Even in face of ad hominem smears, the response should be to continue focusing on the issue that's important to us all, and ignore as much as possible the baiting ad hominem... trolls.
So e.g. I say argue contra Ted Cruz, but argue vs. his position, his history, his trajectory, on the issues dear to us. Reject the politician Ted Cruz for well reasoned principles, not because you're fired up with ad hominem insults. Just taking as for example a politician few on DU would have empathy for.
Dream Girl
(5,111 posts)And I'm not even a Hillary supporter.
Political wisdom is an acquired taste.
Dream Girl
(5,111 posts)I'm way too jaded to eleven that's ever going to happen. I love the enthusiasm, but hate the idea of a President Rubio. Sigh...