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Name calling is a problem.What I'm getting is that character, as an issue for discussion, is now out of bounds. I remember when character was a big deal in political choices, especially among religious voters.
Criticizing a public figure is okay, but not statements like "________is just a lying idiot." Instead, state that the person was telling falsehoods and explain why.
That leads to a more intelligent conversation from what I see. As soon as we start complaining about a person with inflammatory language, those who disagree with get their backs up and fight.
But if you point to what you see as a lie, say that is not true and explain, then there can be some calmer discussion.
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