Saturday, October 23, 2004

Democrats' Tactic: Shout To Obscure The Truth

Democratic operative Lawrence O'Donnell's disgusting performance on MSBNC should, frankly, show anyone with even a semi-open mind everything they need to know about the ethics and character of the modern Democratic party. Appearing across from Swift Boat Vet John O'Neill, he refuses to allow O'Neill to be heard when O'Neill was trying to answer a question. He shouts "Liar! Liar!" over and over so many times it should have been embarassing. Clearly, he's beyond feeling any moral compunction for this incredibly rude and, frankly, un-American behavior. Were it he being shouted down in a public forum he and the rest of the DNC leadership would already be screaming about censorship. This isn't the 1st time this has happened to O'Neill, either.

Is the stance and "truth" of the Democrats' positions so fragile that O'Neill - and by extention, the rest of the Swiftvets - cannot be allowed to speak? Are they so fearful of what those vets will say that they must act, on national television, like 4-year-olds in the middle of a temper tantrum? And is that not reason enough to seek out that information that the Swiftvets have that the DNC is so desperate to conceal? Yes, it is. In fact, it's crucial. You're about to make a decision that will affect the course of your life, the life of your family and friends, for the next 4 years. Those effects will create ripples for much longer than that. You owe it to yourself and to your country to be as informed an elector as possible.

One of the parties is seeking to seal you off from information they feel would be damaging to their cause. You should find out what the fuss is about.

Hat tip: LGF