2016 Postmortem
Related: About this forumThe problem with "concern"
Concern is generally good but there is a time and a place for it. The time and place we are in right now, until November, is defeating Republicans. That is our one and only concern at the moment.
We have a good enough idea as to what is at stake. We know the differences between Democrats and Republicans but we do not know how the policy debates will go, and cannot know that until after the election. We do know that those debates will go more our way if and only if we elect more Democrats.
That's it. It's that simple so to what end do we get all of this "concern?"
demmiblue
(36,860 posts)Cary
(11,746 posts)Do you have a problem with that?
BainsBane
(53,035 posts)To see the creative ways in which some look for things to be concerned about.
Cary
(11,746 posts)And certain people out there in the real world.want to disrupt us.
Demsrule86
(68,582 posts)who does not.
BobbyDrake
(2,542 posts)Exilednight
(9,359 posts)This will be fun to watch.
StrictlyRockers
(3,855 posts)is that you get all emotional and forget how to type properly sometimes.
Or at least, that's what certain people other there are saying. I would never say this. I don't want any drama. But some people other there are saying it.
Cary
(11,746 posts)It was clear enough. But it could use clairification.
As I tried to say I find it a diversion. Our focus needs to be on electing Democrats, if that is our focus. It's my focus, in case my clear statement isn't clear enough. And if we win we will have policy debates. That is when it will matter. Right now and until the election the "concern" serves no purpose, in my opinion.
Well, no purpose for those of us who want to elect Democrats, so that we can push our agenda.
I hope that makes it more clear.
StrictlyRockers
(3,855 posts)So, THIS is your "fixed" version?
"And certain people out there in the real world.want to disrupt us."
I'd like to think that we're all pulling in the same direction. I just think you need to put down the coffee before you spill it on your keyboard and go get a massage.
Take some deep breaths. You'll be alright, man.
Cary
(11,746 posts)I did fix my message because yours wasn't so clear. At first I thought you were criticizing me for expressing my opinion on "concern." But then I re-read your post, and it seemed like perhaps you were agreeing with me.
Now it seems that perhaps my first read was correct.
It's okay if you don't approve of me. You have my permission.
Your "concern" over my health is duly noted. Knock your socks off on that one too.
StrictlyRockers
(3,855 posts)Well done. This post contains no diction, grammar nor punctuation errors.
I think we're all good here. "We" meaning Democrats who are pulling for Hillary, if you were still confused.
I'm glad that you seem to have pulled it together. I am no longer concerned about you.
Cary
(11,746 posts)Seems to me you had the problem.
StrictlyRockers
(3,855 posts)Have a great day!
Hortensis
(58,785 posts)think we can agree that we all recognize those phony concern posts designed to slip a shiv into our candidate, party, policies. After all, just like dogwhistles, they only work properly if those meant to be offended get the message.
StrictlyRockers
(3,855 posts)But you're welcome to your opinion. Even if it is wrong.
Hortensis
(58,785 posts)BobbyDrake
(2,542 posts)If you're going to get up on a high horse about spelling and grammar, check your own work first. Maybe.
StrictlyRockers
(3,855 posts)You're a little late to the party here.
George II
(67,782 posts)StrictlyRockers
(3,855 posts)That is the preferred nomenclature.
But you're welcome to tolerate imperfection if that is your preference. Some of us have low standards. I don't.
Cary
(11,746 posts)I'm sorry but on my list of priorities, crafting my words here carefully is kind of not very high up.
But then as I pointed out, your post wasn't what I would consider to be the epitome of precision either. It's okay. I cut you some slack for it.
StrictlyRockers
(3,855 posts)Making sure that my words are crafted carefully when I post on DU is very high up on my list of priorities. You have my permission to do as you please. I am so benevolent!
cali
(114,904 posts)It's a distasteful attempt to block any criticism.
That doesn't mean that anyone should attack her, but if dems do something I disagree with, I'll express that.
I thought I did speak for everyone, as I attempted to do here.
NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)Cary
(11,746 posts)cali
(114,904 posts)Cary
(11,746 posts)StrictlyRockers
(3,855 posts)one can never attempt to put enough tools into the shed.
pnwmom
(108,980 posts)Cary
(11,746 posts)She disagrees with the first four letters starting with C and ending with y. a and r in between.
Whatever it is she's against it.
Demsrule86
(68,582 posts)do something you like? Hehe
Loki
(3,825 posts)about things that are considered to be concerning to duly concerned Democrats, I think that's where the real concern lies.
Another one today...breathless concern about an endorsement.
NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)Demsrule86
(68,582 posts)Did you see the one today about the endorsement of someone...I brought out the fainting couch...It turns out the guy hates Kissinger...took the wind out of their sails.