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In reply to the discussion: Pic Of The Moment: RNC Preparations Almost Complete [View all]oberliner
(58,724 posts)16. People do like to quote this site elsewhere
This site is one of many online communities that is sometimes seen as representative of the voices of Democrats and progressives and cited accordingly.
Yes, everyone here knows the reference and gets the joke, but the opportunity for: "Democratic Underground calls Republicans 'rape fans'" as a headline on a neutral or unfriendly site seems counterproductive.
Especially with the joke coming from one of the people who run the site, which thus, can be seen to be broadly representative of the site itself (as opposed to a post from a random member).
Just my opinion (respectfully) for what it's worth.
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Yeah, it was bad phrasing. I don't think they're "rape fans" either - just clueless on the issue.
HopeHoops
Aug 2012
#12
"People who think rape doesn't cause conception and oppose abortion in cases of rape" didn't fit.
Skinner
Aug 2012
#13
Call 'em "rape bots". Same number of letters. They repeat same rape talking points: GOP platform. nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Aug 2012
#18
I see there's a section for "crazies". Does that include batshit crazies or do they get
Arkansas Granny
Aug 2012
#23
I almost choked on my sandwich after taking a closer look at the columns. That
mfcorey1
Aug 2012
#24
I'm too new to post my own thread so, here. I think many of them change names about every 3-4 days.
terrencers515
Aug 2012
#50
Bloggers are taking "partisan payola"?? That's how Skinner makes the BIG bucks!
FailureToCommunicate
Aug 2012
#56
I just went to my Facebook page, and this was at the top! Of course I'm sharing it!
ms liberty
Aug 2012
#59