How do you bully someone more powerful? The point of "punching up" is that the target has abundant resources to "punch" back.
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Replying to @svenosaurus
Why are you so keen to defend the appalling behavior of leftists? This isn't the first time. Is it just that the end justifies the means?
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Replying to @PhilosophyExp
I don't know what you mean. I was formulating a general principle. What does left or right have to do with it?
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Replying to @svenosaurus
Question - What do you think of the abuse that Diane Abbott suffers? She's an establishment figure, Cambridge Uni, MP, affluent, etc.
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Replying to @PhilosophyExp
Unfortunately I don't know who Diane Abbott is. Based on your description, I guess a member of Congress would be analogous?
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Replying to @svenosaurus @PhilosophyExp
I can't imagine any verbal stuff (that's not a threat) aimed at a Congressperson would qualify as bullying.
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Replying to @svenosaurus @PhilosophyExp
Doesn't mean it can't be in poor taste or deplorable. E.g. racist/sexist insults are not OK, but for a different reason.
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Replying to @svenosaurus @PhilosophyExp
Not because they hurt the politician (who should be able to put up with it) but because they demean a whole class of people w/o such power.
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Replying to @svenosaurus
I just fundamentally disagree. I think public figures can be hurt. I think we lose good people because of it. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/jun/06/diane-abbott-bullying-shadow-home-secretary-attacks …
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Replying to @PhilosophyExp
Yes, there's a tradeoff. I am sure we miss potentially great politicians. OTOH, criticizing power *in any way* is fundamental to democracy.
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How about this? http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/angela-rayner-hits-back-at-abusive-emails-over-her-accent_uk_5811d990e4b04660a438156a …
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