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In reply to the discussion: Don't know who is winning the messaging war but I find the suggestion here we're losing disturbing. [View all]PdxSean
(574 posts)Some see DU as cheerleader camp where we should cheer the team no matter what the players and coaching staff are doing. Rah-rah-rah!
A few, usually us newbies, come here with a focus group mentality, thinking its okay to make suggestions based on our perspectives as Democratic voters.
Some of us are even bold even bold enough to think we are PLAYERS on the team because we contribute our time and money to Democratic causes and candidates.
Sometimes, unfortunately, the canaries in the coal mine get stomped down and labeled concern trolls because they clearly know nothing about mining coal as evidenced by their low post counts. Remember when Nate Silver said Hillary could lose? He got much the same reaction, so youre in good company.
Try not to let it get you down. As others have said, this is just the internet. DU is great for group hugs when you need it, but we are as dysfunctional as any other family.