What is inappropriate?

A recent post contained defamatory and offensive language concerning an  elected official.  This same post was also inaccurate, false, and misleading.  On three separate occasions I flagged the comment as inappropriate, according to the Patch standards..  The comment remains posted, and I have never received an email or any other explanation about why this particular post does not meet the Patch's standards of "inappropriate."  I'd appreciate a response.