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If the focus in political discussions, I would agree they are not as gentile as other discussions here...perhaps because some might believe there is more at stake.
I think its important to debunk political myths and falsehoods that make their way from a media personality to the blogosphere and then around the political forums...with a goal of gaining credibility through wider exposure.
I will call someone out if I see a post I know is factually incorrect and I'll question a poster's opinion and ask if they have facts to support. It is not a personal attack, but rather a straight forward question to get to the heart of the issue.
In fact, personal attacks in TFP politics are rare. What we often see is a charge of "personal attack" because it provides an easy way out from defend one's convictions when it flies in the face of the facts.
If that is playing hardball, thats life.
I know I didnt address the gender issue....I dont think it is a gender issue.
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