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Thursday, September 4, 2008 12:00 AM

The GOP's cheerful viciousness

Yet again, the GOP launches brutal personality and cultural attacks on the Democratic candidate. Yet again, Democrats seem determined to allow it to do so.

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  • Thursday, September 4, 2008 02:56 PM

    Arne

    Bin Laden's been waiting for McCain at the gates of hell for years now. But I guess they'll all end up there eventually. And they'll probably have a beer with GW Bush. Even Bin Laden admits he's quite the personable one.

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