Reply #52: I did not say they did

[karynnj]

The fact that it was in the form of a leading rhetorical question does not make it not name calling - there is name calling here.

We will have to disagree. I do not think they should have used the supposedly clever - but very obvious - word play. I also think it was used to create controversy.

Move on is a large liberal organization if you look at how many people are on their list or who have contributed at some time - but the vast majority of people counted that way may do absolutely nothing that has anything to do with moveon.org. I have contributed, but in identifying who I am, I doubt I would ever think to include that. I would say Democrat, would speak of local involvement and would say which politician I most support - after more personal stuff. I would bet that even of the people who have contributed or who get the emails - a significant % are put off by the wording. I am still on the list - I want to know what they are doing so I can participate sometimes.

As I said - Kerry didn't like that language. That is his right. He likely convinced more people with his Stephanopolis interview last week and the debate this week than the ad did. Though unfortunately most people are intreched so both may have been hard pressed to make a difference. Everyone is working on it their own way. It does seem hypocritical that people on the left that gave themselves permission to diss everything Kerry did in 2004, should be above any criticism themselves.