You must be joking... Susan calls for simply doing less yhan half of what the repugs have done so far, and (the big difference) is that she advocates using the truth, as opposed to the BS that republican'ts keep spewing (see: most of the RNC convention, like that BS Ahhnold tried to pass off as history). What's a matter, can dish it but can't take it?

Hmmm, your method of argument is to call the Republicans names, and my post clearly states that I have no problem with the Democrats bringing up whatever slime they choose. Forgive me if I can't take you seriously.

Which smears are you up in arms about, exactly?

No fair!

If you're gonna lump all my friends together, in high sarcasm, as "upright people who wouldn't countenance such a thing [as Dems sliming Republicans] after they strenuously objected to what they perceived [sic] as Republican smear attacks by the Swiftvets" you darn well should include me. Otherwise I'll feel dejected, unread, and lonely - and trust me, that would Not Be A Good Thing.

scarshapedstar,

Again, I'm not 'up in arms.' While I'd prefer that both campaigns spend more time on the issues and less time on what happened 35 years ago, at this point I figure we're better off letting the people decide based on what they hear. So if both sides want to spend the next twelve weeks slinging mud, I wish them both luck, and we'll see what happens. I'm not emotionally involved. ;)

tristero,

Sorry, I was just looking to twist the tail of some of the more prominent lefty bloggers. I certainly didn't mean to ignore you. ;)

... how each side reacts to the attacks will tell us quite a bit about the respective campaigns and prospective administrations.

Doesn't it also tells us a little something about the voting public? To wit: for all the screeching about negative campaigning, the fact is, slime-slinging works -- and always has.

What are you talking about? She says true events and accurate portrayal. Not lies and innuendo. Can you read or understand anything? Do you know the difference? Sheesh get a brain and use it moron. My God you aren't very intelligent if you don't know the difference.

Hmmm, I'm not going to delete your comment, so the evidence does suggest that I could be smarter. But what you seem to be missing is that there is no evidence that the Swiftvets are using lies and innuendo, either, yet somehow, when the Swiftvets raise questions, they're lying scum, and when Estrich does so, she's just doing her patriotic duty. It's a valuable illustration of partisan blinders, but little more than that.

Mud Wresting? I'm for it!

First matchup, Estrich vs. Coulter. Perhaps not fair, as Estrich appears to have the weight advantage, although I think Coulter has the nod for height and reach -- oh wait, that'd be an advantage for boxing. Odds on Estrich.