re: a conservative defense of Mrs. Obama (the over-the-top attacks on PT)

This is a little dramatic. I will say I seee the overall point, though.

I used to be pretty vocal on an online community during the Pres. campaign. pointing out the flaws of the left. I got a lot of compliments and comments from people that were middle of the road.

There would be the occasional extremist righties who would agree with me, but would also spew out over the top racist stuff in regards to immigration mostly.

I would yell at them in private messages, telling them how they are completely destroying every bit of ground I may or may not be making by scaring off any middle grounders.

All it takes is a little tact to get your points across without seeming like one of the bad guys.