So While Rome Burns, We Just Fiddle

[QuestionAlways]

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Every day on this site we see examples of how horrorible it would be if the Republicans took over the WH. But instead of making sure we have the strongest candidate possible we fight with each other and call each other names. It is almost as if the Republicans hired agent provocateurs to come to this site in order to tire us out and weaken us. We should be building up our own candidates, not attacking other Democrats. Be reasonable, be civil, be constructive and always be aware we can not let the perfect be the enemy the good. The barbarians at the gate were also elected by the people, so we can not make-believe they stand no chance of being elected and are just clowns. They watch and listen to us, and learn how they can reduce the vote for whoever is our candidate in the general election.

[Scootaloo]

1. Or it's as if sussing out the best candidate involved, y'know, arguing extensively

Sorry. It's never been a polite process. It's not likely to get any MORE polite until the general election campaign takes off.

Fair warning, 2008 was an apocalyptic shitstorm in the Demosphere, I suspect DU was no exception. 2016 is likely to be the same. I hope you're not expecting gentlemen and ladies chatting amiably and ostracizing those who make a snippy remark over brandy. 'Cause democratic contests have always involved a lot of hair-pulling, groin-kicking, and biting.

We're a bunch of feral fucking animals during primary season, basically. It's how we get stuff done.

[LWolf]

2. The strongest candidate

that would actually oppose Republicans, rather than throw their own under the bus and give Republicans to much of what they want in the name of bipartisanship.

[djean111]

3. I suppose you have a prospective candidate in mind, right?