Reply #195: I really don't get it. [View All]

[RandomKoolzip]

I'm supporting Obama. He's my preferred candidiate. I really don't get, though, the reflexive "the other candidate SUCKS!/we will get REVENGE" mindest common to DU. WHy do we have to put everything in a binary? Just because you like A doesn't mean you automatically have to hate B.

On this thread, I've seen DUers write things suggesting that Hillary CLinton has no conscience, that Clinton supporters are stupid and evil, and other over-the-top insults. I really don't underrstand why that's necessary. On anti-Obama threads, I've seen invective that's just as ugly-spirited about MY preferred candidate. I don't see the need for it.

And don't give me that "But...but they started it!" bullshit, because that's not a valid argument.

I wish we'd all stop poisoning the political process. Enthusiasm FOR someone doesn't have to translate into vile hatred AGAINST someone else.