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In reply to the discussion: I thought this was interesting about stereotypes. [View all]No Vested Interest
(5,156 posts)20. That's what the ignore column is for
I would get upset with some of the bigotry I read on the Religion forum, until I discovered the "ignore". column and filled it up with the most consistently hateful DUers. I don't object to civil disagreements, but the ones I'm referring to were not.
I use the past tense, because they are no longer a part of my life.
Tonight, for the first time, I blocked the Facebook comments of a young, distantly-connected relative because of her nasty anti-Obama posting. There comes a time when you've had enough, and that was tonight.
Have a good evening, all.
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How do you feel about Obama supporters/voters who wouldn't help someone out.
GalaxyHunter
Aug 2013
#34
Exactly! And wow! What a racist! She could make the Grand Dragon blush with shame!
Behind the Aegis
Aug 2013
#10
I know and that is partly the fault of the second business party in the US
nadinbrzezinski
Aug 2013
#13
I can tolerate enormous disagreement, but very little rudeness. There's just no need for t. nt
Flatulo
Aug 2013
#22
A Republican doesn't have to be a bad person, just someone who is easily persuaded by propaganda.
Kablooie
Aug 2013
#18
I find the lowest common denominator is fear. Fear of change, of loss, of favored status.
Flatulo
Aug 2013
#23
For all we know the person could have been driving a relatives/friends vehicle. we do not know.
GalaxyHunter
Aug 2013
#37