[Dean's World] Dave Price: Pandagone

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Posted by Dave Price:
Pandagone
http://www.deanesmay.com/posts/1171380337.shtml


   It probably wonât surprise many to learn that after being [1]fired,
   then [2]un-fired, Amanda Marcotte has now [3]resigned from the Edwards
   campaign. It was probably the best thing she could have done under the
   circumstances, as her presence would have made him unelectable, and
   has already done tremendous damage to his candidacy as it is.
   Of course, the reality is she never should have accepted Edwardsâ
   offer, the offer never should have been made, and the fact either
   happened shows the extent to which they were both either living in an
   echo chamber or just totally failed to consider the consequences. It
   should have been obvious to all parties involved that her prior
   statements were going to cause enormous problems for the campaign.
   [4]Ace has it about right: if you want to swear and write deliberately
   vicious, offensive things about people you disagree with, youâre
   certainly entitled to, but you shouldnât expect that everyone is going
   to forgive and forget if you accept a very public position with a
   mainstream campaign. If you want that kind of career, youâd best keep
   a civil tongue... er, keyboard.

References

   1. http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2007/02/07/edwards_bloggers/index.html
   2. http://blog.johnedwards.com/story/2007/2/8/113651/4503
   3. http://pandagon.net/2007/02/12/announcement/
   4. http://ace.mu.nu/archives/215443.php