How about making an argument what is wrong with the advice instead of baselessly impugning motives?
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Replying to @billscher @hitherebrian
Because I'm making a broader point about commentators who offer "advice" to candidates they don't favor.
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The motive is inseparable from the message. And I've been able to glean the motive, so it's not baseless.
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Replying to @mtracey @hitherebrian
so I shld ignore yr oped on closed primaries bc it flacks for Bern? Or should I read in case I might learn something?
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The answer is, I should read it! Because when I did, I learned something (even though I disagreed)
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Replying to @billscher @hitherebrian
I frequently learn from people I disagree with. The point is that transparency is ideal.
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I'm happy to admit that I voted for Bernie in the NY primary, in the interest of transparency.
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Readers can then take that into consideration when they assess my publicly-stated views / writings.
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Replying to @mtracey @hitherebrian
Admit it, he's right
@billscher. Much more honest to admit you don't support Sanders so why offer advice as if u do?3 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @goodnewsgoddess @hitherebrian
Not every commentator is obliged to disclose candidate preference. But if you're in the business of...
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... offering "advice," it's best practice. Otherwise caginess will inevitably breed suspicion about motive.
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Replying to @mtracey @hitherebrian
IMO as a Pol analyst to offer advice to candidate you don't favor is dishonest. I don't believe the objectivity myth.
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