Yeah, I almost did take umbrage, didn't I? :)

Probably off-topic, but....

Does anyone contemplate whether or not this will lead to a viable third-party? I so wish it would. It it does, we would have a better chance of having the same checks and balances within our political domain as those that are supposed to exist in our government.

Are people so freaked out by this bailout that they've lost sight of other, equally ominous things?

-- ethics_professor

To some degree, yes. The closest analogy I have is the whole thing about ensuring your oxygen mask is on before helping someone else.

I'm sure Afghanistan, Pakistan, et al. aren't really focused on our financial woes. Perspective perhaps.

It just hit me. I had moments where I was reading Glenn's post and I thought I was reading an article about addicts. Of course, that is only an opinion and not one that I'll back up with references at the moment. I'll let it sit awhile and noodle upon it. But, I do think there is something there....

When we first invaded Iraq I was torn. I thought it was an incredibly stupid venture, and I wished I was there. Why? Because I'm a veteran. I didn't give a crap about the mission. I cared about helping my brothers and sisters; working together to stay safe and get home.

I feel more so now. So, telling me that we are winning doesn't mean anything to me because I never believed in the mission in the first place. You (the G), but people into harm's way for no worthwhile reason. You want me to thank you for continuing to do so? Delusional.

I don't think McCain's ilk will die off. They'll fester and continue to be a force (if smaller) in our society.

I have plenty of people in my community that fully believe what he and others are saying and plenty more who have small misgivings, but can't imagine voting for anyone else.

Wow, I must really be a pessimist. I have no giddiness or firm belief whatsoever that this portends a general collapse of McCain and the despicable portion of Republicans.

I do hope that more people find his rhetoric distasteful. I do hope that more people will strive find a more positive message. I do hope that the Republicans that aren't despicable start regaining control of the party. Do I think the number will be great? No. I don't.

Got an actual chuckle out of me. I love me the snark.

The thing that always makes me cringe, is that a pundit never seems to write with reservations. For instance, instead of saying, "McCain is our savior," Morris could have said, "I think this could be a really good move. If the bailout passes, works, and McCain can convince people that he was the primary reason; it's a good move. Of course, the reverse could happen as well. Regardless, I think it a bold move on his part and one that I respect...." I hope you get the idea.

I wonder if that is why so many of 'them' can't admit they were wrong. Because, today, they are Right!

Also, how can anyone make a prediction and claim it as a clairvoyant vision? Thought is a reflective action; it can't really extend into the future.

You had me believing you weren't a troll until you capitalized truth. When I saw that, I knew it was a farce. On this board, we pretty much only capitalize things we want to mock. Good try though!

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Yes.

Could you include a side-by-side comparison with McCain and Paul next post? I mean, all you've done is show yourself as someone who has an agenda against something as opposed to someone truly outraged at our government. It's a systematic failure in which individuals are to blame. Blame them all. Demand a change to the system. Complaining about one person's history when not complaining about all of the people complacent is sophomoric.

I don't think this is necessarily true. I'm sure there could be cost savings to companies if it goes into effect with the right provisions. Help to companies means improved economy? I think it can go forward, but needs to marketed differently.

Full of hate takes it a little far. Do some of the posters show violent aggression against Republicans? Yes. No doubt. Would the number be as great if McCain/Palin had not started promoting fallacies and stoking hatred in their own rallies? My opinion is that the number would be less, and even much less. The point of the article and a lot of the comments is this:

1) The actions of McCain/Palin are unconscionable in that they are fostering hatred

2) The introduction of unfettered hatred does nothing but promote violence

3) Institutionalizing hatred and the potential for violence scares those of us that have some understanding of history; we have models of what happens in such circumstances and none of them are worthwhile

For those that react with anger and hatred to anger and hatred... It's not something I condone or want.

I mean, hating a bigot is a pretty stupid and self-defeating thing to do.

It might come down to how we define foster. I am probably have a more archaic interpretation where:

foster = nourish

McCain/Palin do not actively tell those at the rally that they need to hate Obama/Biden.

However, they do give fuel that people can use to rationalize or support their own feelings of hatred/aggression. In addition, I do not believe they have once, during their speeches, told the crowd not to say such things as 'kill him.' How active have they been in attempting to calm down the violent statements coming from the crowd? Not very, if at all, from what I've read. It is these factors that led me to say 'foster.'

Do you believe you have the right to shoot someone who breaks into your house?