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Cary

(11,746 posts)
Mon Aug 15, 2016, 11:36 AM Aug 2016

The 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?"

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The problem with "concern" (Original Post) Cary Aug 2016 OP
Thanks for your concern. n/t demmiblue Aug 2016 #1
Electing Democrats Cary Aug 2016 #2
It is sort of amusing BainsBane Aug 2016 #3
It's a diverson Cary Aug 2016 #6
At least we know who is supporting the nominee from the concern post and Demsrule86 Aug 2016 #4
Concernucopia! nt BobbyDrake Aug 2016 #5
Can someone pass the popcorn. Exilednight Aug 2016 #7
The problem with concern concern and walking around with a big chip on your shoulder StrictlyRockers Aug 2016 #8
I re-read my statement. Cary Aug 2016 #9
It looks like you fixed your post, but I'm still concerned StrictlyRockers Aug 2016 #10
Who is "we're all?" Cary Aug 2016 #11
Good job. StrictlyRockers Aug 2016 #12
I was confused? Cary Aug 2016 #13
Thanks for that clarification! StrictlyRockers Aug 2016 #14
I'm not at all sure we're all good here, but I Hortensis Aug 2016 #18
I'm quite sure we're all good here. StrictlyRockers Aug 2016 #20
Thank you. Hortensis Aug 2016 #22
Who are the "people other there" you mentioned? BobbyDrake Aug 2016 #28
I'm sorry if my post confused you. StrictlyRockers Aug 2016 #35
You're "still concerned"? The new DU hall monitor? George II Aug 2016 #15
Grammar Nazi StrictlyRockers Aug 2016 #19
Seriously? Cary Aug 2016 #23
I see we have different priorities. StrictlyRockers Aug 2016 #36
You do not speak for everyone- as you are attempting to do here. cali Aug 2016 #16
LOL NurseJackie Aug 2016 #17
Oh? Cary Aug 2016 #21
As a reasonable person, I'm happy to let you know that you absolutely speak for me. NurseJackie Aug 2016 #25
Thanks. Cary Aug 2016 #27
Irony. zappaman Aug 2016 #24
Tears Cary Aug 2016 #26
Hardly. Sheds, tools. cali Aug 2016 #29
One can never have enough sheds for their tools Cary Aug 2016 #30
HA! NurseJackie Aug 2016 #34
Conversely, StrictlyRockers Aug 2016 #37
What part of the OP do you specifically disagree with? Or should other Democrats? n/t pnwmom Aug 2016 #31
Wait, wait I'll speak for her! Cary Aug 2016 #33
Don't we know it. My question is do Dems ever Demsrule86 Aug 2016 #32
Only if they are really concerned Loki Aug 2016 #38
haha Demsrule86 Aug 2016 #39
It's kinda funny. And sad. But mostly funny. NurseJackie Aug 2016 #40
True. Demsrule86 Aug 2016 #41

BainsBane

(53,035 posts)
3. It is sort of amusing
Mon Aug 15, 2016, 11:52 AM
Aug 2016

To see the creative ways in which some look for things to be concerned about.

StrictlyRockers

(3,855 posts)
8. The problem with concern concern and walking around with a big chip on your shoulder
Mon Aug 15, 2016, 01:03 PM
Aug 2016

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)
9. I re-read my statement.
Mon Aug 15, 2016, 01:20 PM
Aug 2016

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)
10. It looks like you fixed your post, but I'm still concerned
Mon Aug 15, 2016, 01:24 PM
Aug 2016

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)
11. Who is "we're all?"
Mon Aug 15, 2016, 01:57 PM
Aug 2016

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)
12. Good job.
Mon Aug 15, 2016, 02:11 PM
Aug 2016

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.

Hortensis

(58,785 posts)
18. I'm not at all sure we're all good here, but I
Mon Aug 15, 2016, 04:53 PM
Aug 2016

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.

 

BobbyDrake

(2,542 posts)
28. Who are the "people other there" you mentioned?
Mon Aug 15, 2016, 05:16 PM
Aug 2016
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.


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)
19. Grammar Nazi
Mon Aug 15, 2016, 04:54 PM
Aug 2016

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)
23. Seriously?
Mon Aug 15, 2016, 04:58 PM
Aug 2016

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)
36. I see we have different priorities.
Mon Aug 15, 2016, 08:29 PM
Aug 2016

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)
16. You do not speak for everyone- as you are attempting to do here.
Mon Aug 15, 2016, 04:26 PM
Aug 2016

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.

Cary

(11,746 posts)
33. Wait, wait I'll speak for her!
Mon Aug 15, 2016, 06:11 PM
Aug 2016

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.

Loki

(3,825 posts)
38. Only if they are really concerned
Mon Aug 15, 2016, 08:42 PM
Aug 2016

about things that are considered to be concerning to duly concerned Democrats, I think that's where the real concern lies.

Demsrule86

(68,582 posts)
41. True.
Tue Aug 16, 2016, 10:54 AM
Aug 2016

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.

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