I am not exactly new around here, I think I Posted my first Diary on DailyKos in the summer of '04, don't know when I joined, but it wasn't yesterday. I have seen my share of nastiness here, but it has never resembled FreeRepublic like it does now.
There's some shit that needs to be said, whether it's heard or not, and since I honestly don't give an inverted flying fuck what anybody labels me I'll give it a shot.
Before anybody unnecessarily reminds me, I have never been confused about who owns this site. I generally agree with Markos most of the time, but have never hesitated to say so when I don't; if the current atmosphere is to his liking I sure as hell can't do anything to change it.
Folks, your enemies are NOT to be found here at Daily Kos, whether you support Obama or (increasingly unlikely) Hillary. They can, however, be created here.
No matter who gets the Democratic Nomination, or how they get it, they don't have a snowball's chance in Hell of winning the General Election without a united Democratic Party behind them, because they will sure as hell face a united Republican enemy. Alienating voters you will later need is not smart politics.
Obamaniacs object strenuously to anybody using the word "cult", but they work strenuously to invite it. Any Diary even moderately critical of His Highness is immediately tagged as a Troll Diary; any Poster raising any possible weakness becomes a "Concern Troll". I suppose that's wonderful for solidarity within your "group", but can assure you it will do little to grow your numbers.
Bullshit statements about "If Hillary is nominated I'll vote McCain or stay home" elevates it to a suicide cult. Get your tennis shoes and roll of quarters ready...
Similar nonsense is likely going on within Hillary circles, but it's less noticeable because there's no waiting herd ready to recommend any Diary critical of Obama. We have sunk so low that the bullshit about a clerical oversight makes the Rec list...
I don't much like Hillary, never have, and don't really trust Obama, but I'll damn sure vote for either one in November over any Republican on offer. If you think Obama is the Second Coming or that Hillary is the finest human who ever pissed between shoes, that's all well and good, but try to bear in mind that "your" Candidate cannot possibly win the Presidency without the help of those who supported that "piece of shit" you attack today.
Save the venom for Republicans, who deserve it, and quit acting like children.