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Mulkey is classless

really?

aggressive, sarcastic, rude, dismissive, disrespectful, inflammatory

I can think of a long list of politicians (both sides) and CEOs (not to mention political commentators) that these terms describe very well.

In fact, in today's world, it seems the quickest way for a no-name to make a splash and generate a following is to do or say something outrageous (or repost something outrageous someone else said) and refuse to back off

For a number, it seems to be a prerequisite and the more inflammatory they are the more celebrated they are with the people.

They are often described this way by people:

"He/she never backs down no matter what"

"They give as good as they get"

"They fight and I like someone that fights"

"They call it like it is and don't care who they hurt or who gets mad"

"He/she doesn't care what people think."

"He/she might not be right, but they are confident and I like that"
I wasn't saying there aren't some who are that way, I am saying I don't see it as a positive. There are some great statesmen who don't act like that, who aren't rude or dismissive or inflammatory. The most effective ones compromise and earn the respect from across the aisle. Sure the TV likes to see outrageous, for ratings. But those politicians alienate people and don't get much done.
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