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Okay since this discussion is what it is.

A little celebration after a win is normal and good. It’s hard for the losing side to see that - just human nature. My thoughts for the weeks prior to Iowa was that if Trump did not win there were going to be a lot of people with bruised feelings. Some had Trump taking the whole race before the first vote was cast and some were actual bullies to anyone who disagreed. Case in point: a Trump supporter called a female poster who disagreed with him the c word. On Free Republic! First time I’ve had to hit the abuse button in my time on this forum.

I cherish civility not only because I’m southern raised by an English mother, but because it truly does grease the wheels of discourse, business and social interaction.

Yes. I’d like to see the end of attack words used against candidates (R) and other posters: evil, nasty, stupid, slimy, liar, etc.

Yes. I’d like to be done with the endless postings of the same mindless, pointless attacks. No. I do not think the Carson thing is a big deal. Carson camp obviously made an error in judgement in releasing the information when they did. I can understand how that ran off the rails, but I`ve yet to see it demostrated that it caused him harm. Yes. I’ve admired Dr. Carson and his work for decades, but he is a political novice and likely his staff are also.

Yes. I’d like to be done with the repeat postings of how Heidi Cruz sat by the highway in tears or how Ted’s daughter didn’t want to hug him. That’s family. Leave it alone. Doesn’t belong in the discussion. Believe me, I have so been where I imagine Heidi was more than once in my life.

Yes. I’d like to see the end of the postings in judgment of one of the candidates or posters Christian experience. There is no one on this forum with standing to make that judgment.

I can even show you how it’s done. Take immigration. I actually read Trump’s immigration position paper (prepared with input from Senator Sessions). That paper has some excellent points but I have not heard Trump speak to those points or flesh them out with plans for implementation. I’ve also read Cruz’s plan. I wish he would distill it down to the steps the President can take and the steps that will need support from Congress - and maybe a bit less lawyer in tone.

Now. I am going to go pack some more boxes, I have to move my business, my household, an aged disabled MIL, a husband who has just had a heart attack, 4 cats and a dog in less than a week and the deal for the house just fell through. If any Freepers feel like offering a prayer on my behalf I would be grateful.
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