I disagree...I think you don't see it that way because you were likely in the majority on that issue. McClintock supporters were mercilessly ridiculed, name-called, etc., throughout the election process. In fact, one recent opuser was one of those doing some of the ridiculing and name-calling, as I recall.
We got called quite a few names as well and I was on the Arnold side -- RINO became my middle name! :)
Discussing politics and religion is bound to generate a little heat now and again.
I've been here four months longer than you have; believe me, I *know* what it's like to be in the minority; think Elian.
We STILL never called names like this group did/does.