Attention economy on Twitter encourages continuing the Bernie-Hillary primary fight. In reality, Bernie voters almost all voted for Clinton.
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Can this seeking of attention, replaying extinct fights in performative, RT-ready fashion do real harm? Yes, yes it can. Seen it elsewhere.
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I don't mean to say there is no tension between different wings in the Democratic party. I mean to say grassroots can and does hash it out.
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Its a symptom of bitterness going beyond Sanders v. Clinton. Our political system selects against diverse coalitions.
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Social media is bringing previously subconscious/private sentiments to a head, like a collective superego.
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Thank you. The same people over and over, poisoning discourse with name calling.
Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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