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Originally Posted by Mr Mephisto
First of all, I don't count one thread as "incessant".
You misunderstand what I believe the point of the thread was, and my response.
If people are feeling disappointed and want to ask each other (I doubt the question was aimed at Bush supporters) whether they should leave or stay, then they are entitled to do so.
However, for the "winners" to step in and say things like "Bye bye" or "don't let the door bang your ass on the way out" is just nasty. It's not conducive to the debate. It contributes nothing. It's insulting. It's nasty.
By all means argue. But why ridicule?
I try not to be nasty. I can't speak for anyone else.
Mr Mephisto
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It's on more than one thread and it started before the election.
People are entitled to ask each other whether they should leave or stay, but shouldn't be surprised that a lot of people who agree with them politically and who don't will take issue with the notion of leaving just because of this election.
I am decidedly not a winner in this election--I am a big loser as a result of the outcome--both in my beliefs and the practical implications of what is going to happen because of my candidates losing. I'm still saying "bye-bye." If I'm going to have any allies in fighting against the things that are going to happen that I disagree with, I won't be looking for the whiners and the "I'm taking my ball and moving to Canada" crowd.
Maybe "don't let the door hit you on the ass on the way out" isn't the most productive thing to say, but I don't see the issue debate in "I'm sad and I'm leaving."
I don't think you have been nasty at all Mr. M, but others have on both sides. Let's just call if fair.