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senseandsensibility

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6. Well, obviously I don't mean violently

Reply to WarGamer (Reply #4)

Thu Feb 5, 2026, 08:19 PM

Feb 5

But there are ways of expressing yourself forcefully that do not involve ridicule, name calling, or other childish tactics that aren't effective anyway. Personally, I'm not a fan of making fun of Dem leadership and calling them weak, for example. I think that just feeds in the RW narrative.

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I see nothing wrong with encouraging Dems to be tougher [View all] senseandsensibility Feb 5 OP

If you frame your desire as an attack on Dem leaders and candidates pfitz59 Feb 5 #1

I always do senseandsensibility Feb 5 #2

Damn right, I wish the Dems would freaking play dirty exactly like the Repubs do. a kennedy Feb 5 #3

What is making demands known FORCEFULLY? WarGamer Feb 5 #4

Well, obviously I don't mean violently senseandsensibility Feb 5 #6

agreed... WarGamer Feb 5 #7

GENERALLY speaking, B.See Feb 5 #5