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In reply to the discussion: Another thing Democrats need to learn from The Lincoln Project [View all]Pacifist Patriot
(24,647 posts)Sadly, there are some folks here over the years who do make replies like that with all snarkiness and mockery intended. And I actually get where they are coming from. As someone who was in a volunteer leadership position for a non-profit for years, I had more than my fair share of members who were quick to point out the organization's weaknesses while never stepping up to the plate to help address them. Mentally I was thinking, "well if you can spot the problem, be part of the damn solution!" So yeah, I get the impulse and the attitude.
For what it's worth, I do volunteer with local candidates to help them with their PR, messaging, and social media. The sad part is how many have turned down my offer to help thinking they can handle it on their own. Because any damned fool can tweet and post on Facebook, right? And then they go on to demonstrate they haven't a clue. It can get quite frustrating. Again, I understand their perspective so I don't push. I move on to the candidates who do want help.