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In response to "I don't disagree with what you say. It's just that Cruz isn't interested in changing and his motives were completely self-serving. -- nm" by TWuG

I think you're probably right that he won't change his views but I'm still uncomfortable with the backlash.

Posted by Roger More (aka rogermore) Apr 27 '15, 09:57

It's counter to the message that we liberal-minded people are more inclusive.

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I don't view it as liberals keeping Cruz out, but Cruz keeping himself out. - TWuG Apr 27, 10:04 4
- And the criticism/backlash against the hotel owners? - Roger More Apr 27, 10:30 3
  - Within the analogy: "Bringing an asshole to the party" gets you a talking to from the tribe. -- nm - TWuG Apr 27, 10:42 2
    - A less glib answer: They hoteliers are running into a conflict between several of their tribes. - TWuG Apr 27, 11:03 1
      - I get all that, but my question is about when do you take a step up from criticism of someone in your tribe to ostracism? -- nm - Roger More Apr 27, 11:32

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