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Who thinks a third party candidate like this is a good idea, and why?
  • Fighting words? Brass knuckles?

    Could the WaPo headline writers be channeling the real thoughts of the elite? After all, fighting words are not protected speech, so maybe they'd really just like to shut Edwards up?

    Similarly, the reporter used a "brass knuckles" metaphor - again, brass knuckles are an illegal weapon used in illegal assault.

    This language is disturbing and really quite revelealing, no?