Posted on 04/03/2007 7:24:18 PM PDT by Reaganesque
It is always disappointing to be reminded that there are people in the world who do not like you so much that they are willing to debase themselves and others in order to get their way. We, as conservatives face this from the Left on a day to day basis. But when such action comes from another supposed Conservative, that is truly disappointing.
The posters at DU think nothing of swearing and posting the most filthy, perverted and twisted things about their political rivals. We here at FR are, for the most part, better than that. At least we try to be. Unfortunately, there's always someone who proves that both sides have their ugly side.
I have posted a number of pro-Mitt Romney threads recently as have many others. I discovered this afternoon that several of them have been the victims of childish and down right purile dirty tricks. Now, political dirty tricks are nothing new and nor are they uncommon on either side of the aisle. But some simply cross the line of decency. Such is the case with whomever played their little game of messing with the Keywords on these Pro-Romney threads. Here are four examples:
Romney Tops Republicans in Fundraising
KEYWORDS: ANTICHRIST; CULT; FUNDRAISING; MITTRAPESCHILDREN; ROMNEY; Click to Add Keyword
Why I Think You Should Vote For My Dad
KEYWORDS: 2008; ELECTIONPRESIDENT; ELECTIONS; MITTBEATSHISKIDS; MITTISTHEANTICHRIST; ROMNEY; Click to Add Keyword
Parsing the Polls: Answering the Mormon Question
KEYWORDS: CULT; JOEYSMITHDELUSION; Click to Add Keyword
KEYWORDS: ELECTION; FRED; FREDTHOMPSON; MITTISTHEANTICHRIST; ROMNEY; THOMPSON; VP; Click to Add Keyword
People, campaigning can be a hard and painful thing. You have to have a thick skin to run for office and heaven knows, all candidates take their blows, some more than others. But there is such a thing as decency. And this little prank doesn't just cross that line, it obliterates it.
Disagree with the thread? Fine. Present your arguments. You don't like the candidate? Great. Tell me why and make an attempt at intelligent conversation. That's the way this place is supposed to work. But, resorting to such sophomoric, vulgar and quite frankly bigoted childishness is beneath contempt. If you can't manage a reasonable level of maturity, then there's a whole bunch of like minds over at DU you can have fun with.
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Are you nuts? I've found the Rudy supporters openly saying they'd happily support many of the others if it came down to it.....however their concern is winnability.
The Hunter/Thompsonbots have been way over the top in their viciousness towards Rudy.
Sic semper liberalis.
Unfortunately it seems that way. I’d rather see FR as a bit above 12-year old antics, though.
This line is becoming suspicious as well. It's a DU parody of a redneck response.
Open support of a liberal OUGHT to be suspicious, don’t you think?
Nice one troll.
Who’s the troll? The supporter of a very liberal politician on a conservative forum or one who opposes that politician?
The reactionary responses of the anti-Rudy's has been uncharacteristically over the top IMHO.
Many like yourself are 2007 registrations....hmmm..Sic Semper lib....a bit over the top.
Troll?
Sic semper? Would that be in a Boothian context?
I resent that as a Rudy supporter
It’s the truth about Rudy, if roughly stated.
“The reactionary responses of the anti-Rudy’s has been uncharacteristically over the top IMHO.”
Of course that’s your opinion. You see nothing wrong or dangerous about his candidacy. Conservatives do.
“Many like yourself are 2007 registrations....hmmm..Sic Semper lib....a bit over the top.”
Thus always to liberals (actually, it’s not a direct translation, but close enough). Liberals get abused on conservative forums. Get used to it.
“Troll?”
Why, yes. I think you are one. How honest of you.
Or the ones who are over the top in their anger bordering on a redneck parody a la an mocking DU thread?
No, it would be a proper response to your whine that Rudy was being abused in print on this website.
Uh, no. I think I was treated unfairly on that thread because some had expressed skepticism about Rudy's credentials and stances. I commented that the reason folks might be leery of Giuliani is compromising core priciples for the sake of second best might be difficult for some. I was promptly blamed for President Hillary's election..
I rather think you’re showing your true colors when you accuse conservatives who refer to Rudy as a “gun-grabber” (he is) of being “rednecks”. Tell me... what urban rabbit warren do you live in?
Try attacking the ARGUMENT for once. If you can.
For all your hostility I could see you leaping out of Rudy's presidential box with the Derringer in your hand screaming your choice phrase.
If this posting is any sort of indication of what the GOP primaries are going to be like, were in for a long primary season, also Id like to say that Im now completely convinced idenity politics has taken over Republican politics.....
Yes you are right we don’t trash other candidates.....and yes that does make us more mature, gracious and intelligent. If you find that patronizing look in the mirror.
Agreed. All Im saying is, its 10 months to the primary, a lot can happen between now and then. GOP infighting this early doesnt bode well..
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