On January 8, 1768, Benjamen Franklin wrote an article to Gazetteer and New Daily Advertiser. I took this article and changed a few words here and there to reflect the current times.
Railing and Reviling
Instead of raving against the opposing party as "diggers of pits for this country," "lunatics," "sworn enemies," "ungrateful," "cut-throats." and &cc. which is a treatment the opposition party will not like. I would recommend to all writers and commentators on American affairs (however hard their arguments may be) soft words, civility, and good manners. That way we may may hope to recover the affection and respect of that great valuable part of our fellow-citizens and restore and confirm the solid respect between the two parties, that is necessary to the strength and stability of the whole country. Railing and reviling can answer no good end; and it may make the breach wider; it can never heal it.
Benjamin Franklin (words in bold and italics altered by yours truly)
Here we are 240 years after that letter was printed and the advice still rings true.
With Senator Don DeWitte Retiring and State Rep. Sue Ness Likely Running to
Replace Him, What Republican is Interested in the Seat?
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The insider who advanced the name of Tom McIntosh sent this photo of him
taken in front of the White House: Tom McIntosh
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That's the challenge: how to disagree, yet not be disagreeable.
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