The ugliness is not only distasteful, but more importantly, it is couterproductive. If you really would like other people to consider your point of view, or take you seriously, it is better that you not call them names or belittle their viewpoint. I for one, dismiss anyone who cannot attempt to make their point without being nasty or personal, and I sometimes respond in kind, which disappoints me. I am not in the camp of either party's extremes, and have voted as an independent for years. I can be influenced by intelligent persuasion (not propoganda), but quickly turn off the ranters, for whatever it's worth.