Partisan divide makes us say stupid things

As I've said before on this site, I really like Dave Winer's Scripting News. I respect Dave. He is thoughtful, pragmatic yet idealistic, and he has real integrity. Because of how feel about Dave, I weird to hear him talk about politics. Dave has been leaning republican throughout the on going elections in the States. What bothered me, was not, however, that I disagree with his politics. It was more about how he has said what he has.

He has defended Bush with inane hypocrisy. He has made silly comments that ridicule Gore. He has belittled important issues. Seeing someone as reflective as Dave, getting pulled down into the mud that is partisan politics, is depressing. I mean, linking to sites like this and making a sarcastic comment to prove one's point is just plain dumb, be you Republican or Democrat. I thought Dave at least, coming from the software industry, would understand how serious a problem something like ballot design can be.

I suppose the partisan divide makes us all say stupid things.

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