The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux)

[wendybeth]

I know, BTD. I can't believe how vicious some campaigns are becoming, and every time (which thankfully hasn't been too often) a Dem succumbs to the temptation to smear, I cringe. I am also amazed by the crossovers, on both sides. I am voting for a Repub sheriff, as are a lot of local Dems, and today I saw a large billboard for a Dem candidate for Congress (Peter Goldmark) that was paid for by 'Republicans for Pete'. I really think the people are starting to work through this devisive crap that has held us all back and aren't falling for the rhetoric any more. Then again, I am a 'glass is half full' kind of person and it could just be wishful thinking.

[scaeagles]

Originally Posted by wendybeth

I know, BTD. I can't believe how vicious some campaigns are becoming, and every time (which thankfully hasn't been too often) a Dem succumbs to the temptation to smear, I cringe.

I had to laugh when I read that. Not at your assertion, but at the varying perspective, because if you substitute the word "Dem" for "Repub" in your sentence above, it's something I'd say.

I guess one man's smearing is another man's truth telling.

[wendybeth]

Originally Posted by scaeagles

I had to laugh when I read that. Not at your assertion, but at the varying perspective, because if you substitute the word "Dem" for "Repub" in your sentence above, it's something I'd say.

I guess one man's smearing is another man's truth telling.

Huh?

If I do that to the sentence you quoted, I...well, I can't because the word 'Repub' isn't in that sentence. 'Repubs' is in the post, so I did what you suggested:

"I know, BTD. I can't believe how vicious some campaigns are becoming, and every time (which thankfully hasn't been too often) a Dem succumbs to the temptation to smear, I cringe. I am also amazed by the crossovers, on both sides. I am voting for a Dem sheriff, as are a lot of local Dems, and today I saw a large billboard for a Dem candidate for Congress (Peter Goldmark) that was paid for by 'Dem for Pete'. I really think the people are starting to work through this devisive crap that has held us all back and aren't falling for the rhetoric any more. Then again, I am a 'glass is half full' kind of person and it could just be wishful thinking."