Anonymous wrote:You act like this is some kind of invasion, or these conservative people are some kind of alien presence. Even right wingers have homes. Have you considered this is just where they live? Turns out a lot of these types live in Loudon. You were just too self-absorbed to notice.

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Anonymous wrote:There is a weird strain of ostrachism in some parts of nova, it appears. Maybe it’s just a coping mechanism.

Do you mean ostracism? And, if so, about what?

NoVa seems polarized just like the rest of the country, but with more people likely to express themselves about it.

At this point, my eyes roll when I see all the left-wing types complain about "astroturfing" by "Koch-funded dark money," just like they do when I see the Daily Caller-type cites complaining about PAC money from Soros organizations. I mean, have at it, but understand that for a lot of us the highly partisan types just end up canceling each other out. So much noise that it's hard to tell who actually wants to focus on education and whether they are capable of doing it without elevating politics over academics.

There is a weird strain of ostrachism in some parts of nova, it appears. Maybe it’s just a coping mechanism.

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Anonymous wrote:Doesn't matter who is behind it, these are real issues.

Now, go do who is behind the prosecutors who want to jail angry parents but skip bail on criminals.

+100

Come on. Not everything is about politics.

Right. But when political operatives spin up "issues" and twist and turn the truth along the way it becomes political. They are politicizing issues - wedge issues - to build up "rage" to try to sway votes. Even though the politicians wouldn't actually solve any of these "issues".

It's manipulation that detracts from the actual issues and ultimately hurts kids.

I agree but there are plenty of misdeeds on both sides. For the far left, their perceived moral imperative to get favored measures in place includes bypassing open meetings and other public transparency laws, doxxing those who express any concern or questions about the agenda, and hiding or obfuscating undesirable facts. I'm more worried about this than the right-wing operatives. Do you know why? My fear is that reasonable people will be pushed toward the far right causing irreparable harm to our country.

It's not even close to equivalent. A meeting got canceled? An individual may or may not be forthcoming? Compared to national-level systematic and well-funded machinations?

Your "fear" seems misplaced.

"Our shenanigans are cheeky and fun! Your crimes against humanity shall be paid for in the gulags."

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Doesn't matter who is behind it, these are real issues.

Now, go do who is behind the prosecutors who want to jail angry parents but skip bail on criminals.

+100

Come on. Not everything is about politics.

Right. But when political operatives spin up "issues" and twist and turn the truth along the way it becomes political. They are politicizing issues - wedge issues - to build up "rage" to try to sway votes. Even though the politicians wouldn't actually solve any of these "issues".

It's manipulation that detracts from the actual issues and ultimately hurts kids.

I agree but there are plenty of misdeeds on both sides. For the far left, their perceived moral imperative to get favored measures in place includes bypassing open meetings and other public transparency laws, doxxing those who express any concern or questions about the agenda, and hiding or obfuscating undesirable facts. I'm more worried about this than the right-wing operatives. Do you know why? My fear is that reasonable people will be pushed toward the far right causing irreparable harm to our country.

It's not even close to equivalent. A meeting got canceled? An individual may or may not be forthcoming? Compared to national-level systematic and well-funded machinations?

Your "fear" seems misplaced.

Anonymous wrote:You act like this is some kind of invasion, or these conservative people are some kind of alien presence. Even right wingers have homes. Have you considered this is just where they live? Turns out a lot of these types live in Loudon. You were just too self-absorbed to notice.

Actually many of them don’t actually live in Loudoun. Or in the other jurisdictions like NYC where they are doing the same nonsense.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Doesn't matter who is behind it, these are real issues.

Now, go do who is behind the prosecutors who want to jail angry parents but skip bail on criminals.

+100

Come on. Not everything is about politics.

Right. But when political operatives spin up "issues" and twist and turn the truth along the way it becomes political. They are politicizing issues - wedge issues - to build up "rage" to try to sway votes. Even though the politicians wouldn't actually solve any of these "issues".

It's manipulation that detracts from the actual issues and ultimately hurts kids.

I agree but there are plenty of misdeeds on both sides. For the far left, their perceived moral imperative to get favored measures in place includes bypassing open meetings and other public transparency laws, doxxing those who express any concern or questions about the agenda, and hiding or obfuscating undesirable facts. I'm more worried about this than the right-wing operatives. Do you know why? My fear is that reasonable people will be pushed toward the far right causing irreparable harm to our country.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Doesn't matter who is behind it, these are real issues.

Now, go do who is behind the prosecutors who want to jail angry parents but skip bail on criminals.

+100

Come on. Not everything is about politics.

Right. But when political operatives spin up "issues" and twist and turn the truth along the way it becomes political. They are politicizing issues - wedge issues - to build up "rage" to try to sway votes. Even though the politicians wouldn't actually solve any of these "issues".

It's manipulation that detracts from the actual issues and ultimately hurts kids.

Anonymous wrote:Doesn't matter who is behind it, these are real issues.

Now, go do who is behind the prosecutors who want to jail angry parents but skip bail on criminals.

+100

Come on. Not everything is about politics.

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Anonymous wrote:You act like this is some kind of invasion, or these conservative people are some kind of alien presence. Even right wingers have homes. Have you considered this is just where they live? Turns out a lot of these types live in Loudon. You were just too self-absorbed to notice.

Have you seen the proposed GOP congressional map? It splits Loudoun down the middle, a bit before Leesburg. Why? Because west of Leesburg is red and to the east is blue.

And from the way you spell it, you don't even live in Loudoun.

https://twitter.com/DemRedistrict/status/1449141187181490180

And, so this means that no GOPers live east and no Dems live west of Leesburg. Got it. And, those west of Leesburg get no say on the School Board?

Anonymous wrote:You act like this is some kind of invasion, or these conservative people are some kind of alien presence. Even right wingers have homes. Have you considered this is just where they live? Turns out a lot of these types live in Loudon. You were just too self-absorbed to notice.

Have you seen the proposed GOP congressional map? It splits Loudoun down the middle, a bit before Leesburg. Why? Because west of Leesburg is red and to the east is blue.

And from the way you spell it, you don't even live in Loudoun.

https://twitter.com/DemRedistrict/status/1449141187181490180

Anonymous wrote:Doesn't matter who is behind it, these are real issues.

Now, go do who is behind the prosecutors who want to jail angry parents but skip bail on criminals.

The angry parent still committed a crime. Hammurabi's code still isn't a thing in the US judicial system, you know?

Go donate to his Go Fund Me if you're really that upset by it.

Ian Prior lives in Loudoun County.

Anonymous wrote:Very glad there is a group fighting for safe schools.

It's unfortunate that the LWNJ priorities are boys using the girls' bathroom and giving the spots on girls sports teams.

Strawman.

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Anonymous wrote:These "local" parent groups are all backed by right wing money. And their main goal is getting Republicans in every level of office.

Same thing in FCPS. Beware.

THe House of Cards is starting to fall. One Loudoun County School Board member is gone just this week.