Reply #14: Wow...

[Naturyl]

I've argued with a lot of Republicans in the last 10 years. And I really don't mean to be rude, but I've heard almost the exact same thing come out of their mouths when they are challenged on why they feel entitled to hoard their millions, drive their Hummers, build their McMansions, etc. "I earned it," etc. Makes me want to hurl, and it's based on several massive logical fallacies to boot - but that's another can of worms...

No, of course Edwards and Obama shouldn't live "in the slums." No one suggested that and why you bring it up is a mystery. Again, the Repukes always say the exact same thing - "I guess I ought to live in public housing to satisfy you."

That's not the point. The point is that bringing up issues of class is totally legitimate when candidates are claiming to represent a class they aren't members of. I'm not saying it can't be done, because it can. But there's every reason to be skeptical and make sure the candidate is really sincere.