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Originally Posted by SamIam
Like the bully on the playground, he'd rather shout nasty names at his opponents then actually stand up for what he believes in.
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You are forgetting one thing. As McCain noted when the Supreme Court said we want anyone to speak this way. We want the richest to say these things without anyone knowing who said it. No responsibility need exist in free speech, according to the Court. Therefore politicians must also set new records for cheapshot, insults, and swiftboating. They must appeal to what is, for many, the only source of knowledge: emotions.
Anyone can now buy all the advertising they want. And nobody has the right to know who is making those lies. That is good since over 50% of us automatically believe the first thing we are told. Also good because corporations doing that lying are people. Therefore are not responsible for insults and lying. Holding people responsible for their statements is wrong.
Five Justices on the Supreme Court said it is good. Politicians are only doing what the Supreme Court has encouraged. Lies. Nastiness. Fuck intelligence and logic. Profanity is the best proof of knowledge. Because someone, who you have no right to know, said it.
To stay on equal footing, all politicians must appeal to your emotions. It must get even worse. We want it. The Tea Party, Limbaugh, and other extremists thrive on it. That proves it is it good.