It’s not that I always had pure, positive thoughts about my father but the whole idea of talking down another family member to those outside the family is wrong, and counterproductive, for lots of reasons.
First of all, it reflects poorly on the person talking. It says, “I come from a bad family or a bad father.” The speaker thinks it elevates him but in fact the negativism rubs off on him.
It’s like Obama - always talking down our country. The negativism is rubbing off on him - finally.
Where did I say this kind of talk was a good thing?
I didn't. I merely observed that it is similar to what libs do. If you read it in context, I was saying this is a BAD thing. But indeed, it happens.