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In reply to the discussion: Contrary to popular opinion, DU is supposed to be for politically *liberal* people. Either that or [View all]JohnnyRingo
(18,636 posts)If the post isn't abusive, then it's a difference of opinion and should be debated. If the poster is quoting Limbaugh or espousing general right wing talking points, that shouldn't be much of a challenge and they probably won't be here long. If there's one universal defining trait of a liberal, I believe it's tolerance. That includes tolerance to race, color, and creed.
I know that's hard to do sometimes, and I occasionally find myself sucked into a heated argument as well. I lost my only jury decision a year or so ago when I used articulate, but very unfortunate and specific words, to advise a poster on what he can do with his Ron Paul yard sign. The poster reported the intentional abuse, but that brought his post to the attention of mods who used the TOS to ban him. I (rightly) had my comment hidden, but the system worked as designed.
I doubt my opinions would exactly dovetail with many on DU, but I wouldn't want to see a McCarthy style witch hunt here to determine what the default liberal position is on every single issue.
With that, I yield any final thoughts to you, but I feel I made my point and don't see a reason to reiterate.