maporsche wrote:Nimh, I think you mentioned a few days ago (and probably 30 pages back, which is why I'm not quoting your post) about how I used the worst examples of Obama supporters (i.e. Roxxxanne, Cyclops) as proof that Obama supporters in general (you, Soz, freeduck, Butterfly, others) are all crazy, arrogant, gnats that I just want to swat away.
Anyway, you're right, I did do that and it wasn't on purpose. I think I mentioned in the past that I only know 3 Obama supporters in real life (I'm sure I know more, but I only know 3 that have talked to me about it) and 2 of those 3 very much remind me of the worst posters here, and the other one is very civil (but not outspoken like the others). I guess it's always the most outspoken, arrogant, snobbish posters that stick out (this is true of republican, bush supporters as well)
I guess this is an apology for the generalizations that I've made against those less-outspoken Obama supporters.
No problem and thank you! In political debate, it's hard for the civil and down-to-earth voices to get through, because the shouters, well, shout. And online, thats true to the nth, as demonstrated here every day. You just hope that most readers learn to sift through the noise.
Mind you, goes both ways. Online politics forums itch my noise too - my instinct is to respond more rudely, badgeringly and loudly than I would ever in real life. It sucks, really; doesnt exactly bring out the best in you. But then "in real life" I dont know anyone who's this interested in politics, so here I am anyway.