What Clinton is doing is what needed to be done by Kerry and Co.

[Malikshah]

When attacked, fight back with every weapon at your disposal while taking a stand.

This story is not a distraction. It is necessary to stress that politicians need to hold the Third Party accountable. (Third Party=MainStreamMedia)

If Michelle Obama was attacked in the same way--my estimation of Barack would depend on his response. I believe he would come out swinging as well.



During a debate w/ McCain (should she receive the nomination), I would love someone to ask McCain if he regrets his "ugly" comment about Chelsea and the issue of Reno...while Hilary stood at the podium w/ raised eyebrow.

The point is, Kerry caved on the swiftboats. Clinton (Bill) didn't when he was attacked. He fought back as much as possible.

The lily-livered approach doesn't work.

Shuster had been redeeming himself after his career with Faux Noise. He, unfortunately, got mixed up with the Matthews, Todd, Carlson crowd a bit too much. He needs some help in terms of issues of professional decorum. I suspect he will get it. I'll welcome him back with open arms. He's paying for his mistake--which is something that can't be said for Russert, Matthews, etc.

[thunder rising]

1. ahhh...that was the general election.

[Malikshah]

2. The rules of decorum still apply. You open the door to being

sullied. You are enabling the miscreants.

No quarter should be allowed.