Comments on: Adversaries vs. Enemies

By: NoZe

NoZe — Sat, 19 May 2007 04:25:28 +0000

By the same token, I can personally attest that Mike Huckabee is a really nice guy, as President Bush seems to be in person as well.

Doesn't mean I'd vote for either of 'em!

By: carpeicthus

carpeicthus — Sat, 19 May 2007 00:30:00 +0000

Well, how many people who spend all day getting enraged on political blogs have friends and family who have political positions they abhor? I'm friends with one of the biggest GOP activists in NYC, and large swaths of my family are rabid conservatives. Sometimes you have to stop talking politics and just relate as people.

By: Cernig

Cernig — Fri, 18 May 2007 23:00:21 +0000

Hi JJ,

Nice post, and agreed. But I have to say Rush only has himself to blame. If you keep saying Dems are traitors then you're nice to one...

As for blogging amiability...I still blush every time I recall the way you and I first started exchanging emails and comments. I seriously misread your sarcasm as support for the ridiculous and said some dumb things. In return, you were easygoing instead of scornful. Thanks for that, and I learned my lesson well.

Regards, C

By: Steve Plunk

Steve Plunk — Fri, 18 May 2007 20:49:22 +0000

Civility with ones enemies usually means a person is confident in his position and is smart enough to know insults get you nowhere.

Clinton and politicians I may disagree with have earned a measure of respect by winning office. Somewhat like the military, the rank earns respect to a certain degree.

In a public place respect is also a must. It sets an example and keeps our society on an even keel.

Civility is also wise politically since you never know when you may have to deal with someone at a later date. Burning all bridges limits what you may accomplish in the future.

By: Triumph

Triumph — Fri, 18 May 2007 20:29:24 +0000

Here are some "famous" people I've met:

Kucinch--pretty nice guy, not flaky.

Mel Martinez--very personable and genuinely interesting.

Robert Rubin--not so personable

Earl Blumenauer--kind of cold--although he gives a great speech.

Hitchens--great guy to have a drink with. If you have cigs, he'll be your friend for life.

Mary Peters--total flake.

By: James Joyner

James Joyner — Fri, 18 May 2007 19:58:19 +0000

Well, they're in different lines of work and Clinton more-or-less blamed Limbaugh for the Oklahama City bombing . . .

Still, by all accounts, Clinton is a hail fellow well met and a charming guy. And he's someone who thinks he can make everyone like him if he gets the chance.

By: Anderson

Anderson — Fri, 18 May 2007 19:54:07 +0000

The incident says much more about Bill Clinton's character than Rush's. I don't think Clinton ever made a career out of vilifying Rush and his wife (if there is one).

By: GregsOpinion.com

GregsOpinion.com — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000

» Adversaries vs. Enemies (James Joyner) Just read the whole thing ... probably the best thing I've seen from Joyner's figurative pen. As one who's had his fallings out with those to my left and to my right, I have a particular revulsion to those on both sides who attempt to