You are correct. Mrs Palin is far to class an act to engage in such self defeating tactics. I have never suggested she is engaging in these tactics.
Unfortunately, as I have been pointing out in my posts on this thread, some of her supporters around here seem to think these tactics ARE the best way to support her.
They are not. As someone who has been part of the GOP for over 30 years, I am try to warn them of the self defeating road they are walking.
I do not want ot see various FReepers called out for supporting a Republican
No one is "calling them out" for supporting anyone. What I am doing is offering a friendly suggestion that they rethink their political strategy.
Oh, no, I understand that.
What comes to my mind is how that line of thinking (trash talking OTHER candidates) got so many banned. If you remember the phrases used against the former mayor of New York City, and the constant bashing of his supporters here, etc. He wasn't someone I would have voted for, unless he was the nominee, but to take such offense at people over him, was crazy! And BOTH sides trashed each others candidates, often. It was often someone RESPONDING to some trash talk, that more often than not that got them banned. However, mostly it was supporters of that former mayor who got the boot, regardless of what was said to make them say what they did.
So I'm on your side, but I do think it is not as bad as then. Yet.... I hope it never is.
As a veteran of the 2000 primary battles here (I believe I was called every name allowable on FR, “harpy” and “Hag” seemed to be the favorites) and remembering how Bush supporters were demonized, I can tell you this:
I never forgot it, and it left a bad taste in my mouth for many conservatives on this board and also for the other candidates, including McCain. I had to muster every ounce of my common sense to put a sign in my yard, and Palin helped me do that.
There is no need for hateful criticism of any of the GOP candidates. If you think Bachmann doesn’t have enough executive experience or is too wedded to social conservatism, just say that. If you think Perry has too many questionable actions as governor, well list them.
There is no need to get personal about your doubts or criticisms. When I see those name-calling posts with no substance, the first thing I think of is that a leftist has registered to stir up trouble.
See you all later! I have some work to do!