[Blaster86]

You know, I think Iowa Flames Fan and Displaced Flames fan are probably two of the better contributors to these threads. They are in the country, they have stake in what is going on and their information and how they converse is usually well done.

I find it funny and a bit shocking that the one time DFF gets a bit opinionated that everyone gets on him. Shocking because he is usually such a solid contributor and funny because I think that this argument that has just popped up is a pretty good example of why what he is saying just isn't possible in the political climate today.

The way he started wording it was confusing, don't get me wrong but as he clarified and elaborated, well, it's not wrong. It's idealistic and naive at best, and he tried to do as he said and ignore the attacks and stay on his point. But the more he tried to make that point, the stronger the counters got. More condescending, more of an attacking or belittling tone. Eventually he cracked and started replying in kind.

Imagine being the guy in charge. Every radio conversation, every pundit, every attack ad all slinging arrows at you. Eventually you crack. You can't not defend yourself. If you could get away with it, attack ads wouldn't work.