Posted by gardenergirl on April 15, 2006, at 9:05:08
In reply to Two separate issues, posted by Dinah on April 15, 2006, at 8:10:20
> For me at least.
>
> First is whether the post can be considered something that was putting down people of left/centrist (though centrist is usually defined differently by different people I've found) persuasion. I seriously doubt that given the posting history of this poster.I agree that an intent to put down seems unlikely. But I do think that the potential and likelihood for someone to feel put down is there.
>I wondered whether the post was acceptable under board rules, but for completely different reasons.
The quote contained in the post certainly caught got my attention.
> Second, is whether politics can and should be discussed with civility and caritas on this site, in the world at large, and in diplomatic circles.Your post about this aspect seems much calmer than mine. I was shouting and waving my arms around in my head by the time I wrote my most recent post above. But then, I tend to flail about at times. Makes for bruised elbows and such. :)
gg
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