Reply #26: Well, I have an idea how it started.

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Not sure if I should apologize or not. I posted a thread here asking for comparison of Korb plan to Kerry and Murtha plan. I don't believe there was anything whatsoever that could rationally be taken as an attack on Dean (or anyone else) in my original post, and I don't recall seeing anything terrible in the comments either. The intent of my post was merely to get insights from the knowledgeable folks here about the nuances of these different Iraq exit plans. That was all. However I feel bad that it seems to have "started something" (and I diddn't stay tuned in to see how much it started).

A poster in GD felt somehow we were using this forum as a place to gripe against other Dems (in this case Dean), and that it is unfair that those Dems' supporters cannot post rebuttals in this forum - although I don't think that is true either, why couldn't they post a respectful rebuttal of a comment about Dean here, as long as they weren't bashing Kerry or us, just presenting facts?

I don't know if LittleClarkie's post was spurred from this discussion in GD or just coincidental, but the same poster saw that and was further inflamed. (I saw nothing wrong with LC's post, although I can see how some of the characterizations in the subsequent comments - such as "Deaniacs" and "crazies" could upset someone who felt those labels were being applied to them).

This is how I recall it, based on my interaction with one of the upset posters out in GD.. I am very tired now so not sure if this is coherent. Anyway I don't really think anyone's mad at me here (let me know if you are though) but still I am sorry if it was my post that initially started the trouble. Also, and most importantly, if that post violated the rules at all then I hope someone will let me know!!

I didn't want to let this go by without acknowledging my share of responsibility. Although I don't think any of us here did anything wrong.

And as I've said elsewhere - Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I hope this little tempest hasn't disturbed anyone's teapot too much (including the non-JK fans) and that everyone relaxes and enjoys the holiday.