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LearnedHand

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41. I don't know, y'all, but I think we're working with a pretty nebulous term

Fri Mar 20, 2026, 12:53 AM

15 hrs ago

“Bashing” is not really well defined, and because of that it’s left up to what each person views as bashing. What one person views as constructive criticism the next views as bashing. I wonder if it would help all of us if we had a common understanding of the term, with examples.

I’m just making this next part up, but using the Fetterman scenario described above, the example could look like this:

- Expressing frustration that he is voting against (and insulting) Dems, NOT BASHING.
- Hoping he doesn’t run again or is primaried, I DONT KNOW. THIS NEEDS DEFINITION.
- Accusing him of having been a plant all along, probably BASHING.

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Serious question: We have an excellent rule about not bashing Democratic [View all] niyad 16 hrs ago OP

it's better to criticize specific behaviors instead of general dislike msongs 16 hrs ago #1

Yes. Criticizing after a specific vote, action, comment seems fair game... hlthe2b 16 hrs ago #4

You seem to have missed the point of the question. niyad 16 hrs ago #6

Well, I've seen some sanity applied to that rule. I've yet to see comments about Fetterman hlthe2b 16 hrs ago #2

Oh, they are being alerted on, which is what led to my question. niyad 16 hrs ago #7

Do you know if they are being hidden? I've made some careful critiques of public figures based on hlthe2b 16 hrs ago #10

The few with which I am familiar have not been hidden that I know of. niyad 16 hrs ago #16

Fetterman's current voting record soldierant 15 hrs ago #36

I know several Republicans--each of whom worship Trump while denying it... Orrex 9 hrs ago #61

EXCELLENT!!! niyad 6 hrs ago #64

They are alerted FoxNewsSucks 15 hrs ago #43

Schumer, the Dem leader whom presided in the Senate over ALL of Biden's historic legislative accomplishments? bigtree 5 hrs ago #70

I don't disagree. The point is that I don't think expressing disagreement with a vote, comment or hlthe2b 2 hrs ago #78

One OP about him was definitely alerted on yesterday senseandsensibility 4 hrs ago #76

And how does that rule apply to people who call themselves Democrats Bluetus 16 hrs ago #3

That's a great question leftstreet 16 hrs ago #5

Thank you. niyad 6 hrs ago #65

Well, when a supposedly registered democrat goes on Fox News and accuses us of "Trump Derangement Syndrome"... Initech 16 hrs ago #8

I presume you mean Fetterman.... RussBLib 16 hrs ago #9

You are quite correct. I wish I could say I was shocked by that remark, niyad 16 hrs ago #13

Sometimes you have to put up with it, other times not Pototan 14 hrs ago #51

From your keyboard to the ultimate administrator! niyad 6 hrs ago #66

He certainly votes with Republicans now. ananda 16 hrs ago #14

Some people on this board who have known him for a long time say niyad 16 hrs ago #19

That wouldn't surprise me at all. ananda 16 hrs ago #20

Contemporary media can play mind games jfz9580m 14 hrs ago #48

I used to blame the stroke but now don't think so MustLoveBeagles 4 hrs ago #72

I've been trendng that way too. ananda 4 hrs ago #74

I remember when bashing the then God Garland would get you in trouble here yaesu 16 hrs ago #11

Garland isn't a Democrat, though, LuvLoogie 16 hrs ago #15

LOL, who cares yaesu 15 hrs ago #28

Right on ABC123Easy 2 hrs ago #80

Reasonable question. yellow dahlia 16 hrs ago #12

Huh? The rule about not bashing Democrats is clearly (almost) never enforced. Wiz Imp 16 hrs ago #17

I specifically asked about Democratic officials bashing us. niyad 16 hrs ago #22

???? Wiz Imp 9 hrs ago #59

Exactly. MorbidButterflyTat 15 hrs ago #30

Never Cirsium 14 hrs ago #53

Some people see even mild criticism as Bettie 9 hrs ago #58

jury nullification. mopinko 16 hrs ago #18

I think there is a Blue_Roses 16 hrs ago #21

I've been dinged ...even though I am very careful.. Bread and Circuses 16 hrs ago #23

I am not criticizing the jury system, which has worked remarkably niyad 15 hrs ago #27

I know. I simply wanted to support the DU management 🌷 Bread and Circuses 15 hrs ago #29

F Fetterman? SSJVegeta 16 hrs ago #24

Are there other Dem officials bashing us? Not sure I can handle more. niyad 15 hrs ago #35

F Fetterman SSJVegeta 7 hrs ago #62

Good question. LoisB 16 hrs ago #25

EarlG already adressed this question. He said that the rule is not absolute regarding obvious Democrats not acting in .. marble falls 15 hrs ago #26

I obviously missed that in the ongoing onslaught of horrors, but I niyad 15 hrs ago #31

If they are off Democratic Party ideals and the criticism is specifically about issues and not about personal stuff ... marble falls 15 hrs ago #33

Thank you. I am running out of poppets. niyad 15 hrs ago #34

I assume this is in regards to Fetterman JMCKUSICK 15 hrs ago #32

None for me, apparently. Iggo 15 hrs ago #37

That is one reason I like my poppets! niyad 15 hrs ago #38

What's a Poppet, lol JMCKUSICK 15 hrs ago #40

Known in some circles as voodoo dolls. Which reminds me, I need more pins. niyad 15 hrs ago #42

That's funny, I have the New Orleans Voodoo Tarot Card deck lol JMCKUSICK 11 hrs ago #55

That is one I do not have in my collection. Will have to check it out. niyad 6 hrs ago #67

That and the Witches Tarot are the two decks that JMCKUSICK 4 hrs ago #73

... Celerity 9 hrs ago #57

VERRRRRY NICE!!! niyad 6 hrs ago #68

They need their feet held to the fire. Blue Full Moon 15 hrs ago #39

Or possibly other portions of their anatomies! niyad 15 hrs ago #44

I don't know, y'all, but I think we're working with a pretty nebulous term LearnedHand 15 hrs ago #41

Some very good points. niyad 15 hrs ago #45

Wording and context are important. Aussie105 15 hrs ago #46

Hard to do when one is disappointed in their entire existence. niyad 14 hrs ago #47

Voting matters Ialwaysvote 14 hrs ago #49

All true, but that does not address the question I asked. niyad 14 hrs ago #50

Yeah, I think it does. Ialwaysvote 13 hrs ago #54

"But what options are available when a Democratic official is bashing us?" LudwigPastorius 14 hrs ago #52

The TOS As Written Are Clear. ColoringFool 11 hrs ago #56

Great question malaise 9 hrs ago #60

From a completely practical perspective. Prairie_Seagull 7 hrs ago #63

Good morning. Then poppets it is!!! niyad 6 hrs ago #69

As others have already indicated Prairie_Seagull 2 hrs ago #77

One of the things that makes DU great is its jury system run by the members. NNadir 5 hrs ago #71

The posters and juries here have a pretty good feel for when rogue officials are NOT with the party Takket 4 hrs ago #75

Fetterman ABC123Easy 2 hrs ago #79