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Just calling a spade a spade. Downvote if it makes you feel better. Softer language just normalizes the administration's behaviour. > We need to promote unity
by astrodust 10y ago
Just calling a spade a spade. Downvote if it makes you feel better. Softer language just normalizes the administration's behaviour.
> We need to promote unity, not further divisiveness.
Yes: Unity for the Constitution and the principles it represents. Unity in recognizing the value of a free press. Unity in support of those being persecuted for no reason.
> [This] has to start with offering respect rather than insults.
When the President treats people with respect this point will have a leg to stand on. Until then, watch me not care.
- rebootthesystem 10y ago> Downvote if it makes you feel better. It has nothing to do with that. I rarely down-vote. Yet, when I do, I prefer to identify myself and state why. I don't like anonymous down-voting. If you are going to click to disagree with someone I think you owe them an explanation. That, BTW, does not mean I am correct. I could be absolutely wrong. At least give me credit for having engaged in dialogue. In other words, in this case, I am practicing what I preach.
- astrodust 10y agoFeedback's fine. If only more people commented on why they down-vote.
- rebootthesystem 10y agoYup. That's the whole point of dialogue. If all I do is down-vote it might feel good for five seconds as an "attack" (anyone who thinks this way needs help) but nobody learns a thing. Constructive dialogue is key. We all fall into the trap of engaging in less-than-constructive dialogue from time to time. That's OK. Nobody is perfect. Just have to keep trying.