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    1. Robert Wright‏ @robertwrighter 24 Jun 2018

      Robert Wright Retweeted Jeet Heer

      We don't "have to" be civil to anyone. But there's legit debate about whether some kinds of incivility are counterproductive. E.g. Sanders/Red Hen thing could help GOP turnout in Nov. w/ little upside. Kirstjen Nielsen case a tougher call, I think. But both cases worth debating.https://twitter.com/HeerJeet/status/1010722442338357248 …

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      Jeet HeerVerified account @HeerJeet
      We're really having a debate on whether we have to be civil to people who tear babies & children away from their parents, leading to incalculable trauma? Fuck civility.
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      Jeet Heer‏Verified account @HeerJeet 24 Jun 2018
      Replying to @robertwrighter

      Exactly, the case for civility is a pragmatic one. But we're past the point where any high level official in Trump administration is owed civility for normal reasons (their office & normal respect that we should give to fellow citizens).

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        1. AstrO‏ @Mi_Astronauta 24 Jun 2018
          Replying to @HeerJeet @robertwrighter

          But civility is expected when we vote for reps (Dems) who support mass deportations that divide families as well? Supported Obama, read about all this before.

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        2. Bill Black‏ @williamrblack 24 Jun 2018
          Replying to @HeerJeet @robertwrighter

          I don't really buy the pragmatic argument either though. So long as the Trump administration pursues fascist policies, people are going to do "rude" things to people in that administration, & Trump's base will always be able to find evidence that they're persecuted

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        3. Bill Black‏ @williamrblack 24 Jun 2018
          Replying to @williamrblack @HeerJeet @robertwrighter

          Pragmatically speaking, a civil conversation about whether the left is being too rude will not convince anyone to be more civil BUT will persuade some moderates that the left really is out of hand and push them towards Trump. It feeds into the both-sides myth

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        1. Ken Cunningham‏ @KenCunn77721220 24 Jun 2018
          Replying to @HeerJeet @robertwrighter

          Way past time for hand wringing on this question. Trumpsters deserve all the respect they've earned - none!

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        1. Brian Jordan‏ @briantnjordan 24 Jun 2018
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          We’re also past the point where any persuadable voter gives a rip about civility.

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        1. Martin Vermeer FCD  🇪🇺‏ @SvantesKatt 24 Jun 2018
          Replying to @HeerJeet @robertwrighter

          "Civility" is weaponized impunity: they'll accuse you of incivility no matter what you say or do. Just stop fretting about it. Better: call them out

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        1. Christopher Ames‏ @SagePrez 24 Jun 2018
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          Pragmatic: lack of civility paved the way for insulter DJT election; the more we promote incivility the better conditions are for Trump.

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