Comments on: Young Woman Attacked by a McCain Obama Supporter with a Knife (UPDATE: “Get in their face”? Yeah, This Qualifies)

By: Mike Levens

Mike Levens — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 17:37:29 +0000

Two sentences:

a) When the story broke, it was legitimate to claim that the actions of one violent thug, acting alone, were in any way representative of the Obama campaign, or of his supporters in general. (or if you prefer, ten thugs in ten isolated crimes)

b) When the story is revealed as a hoax, it is legitimate to claim that the actions of one lying, victimhood-obsessed campaign worker, acting alone, are representative of the McCain campaign, or of his supporters in general.

As I see it, you must either accept both of these or reject both. So which is it? Were you wrong to suggest that the fictitious attacker was an example of how Obama's campaign is violent and hateful, or would I be right to suggest that Todd's actions are an example of the McCain campaign's dishonest rhetorical strategy?

By: Alan

Alan — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:06:33 +0000

Unfortunately you site did not permit my previous post to be displayed.

Your attempt to pin the blame on Obama for the actions of these individuals biased and sad since there were as many politically motivated crimes committed against Obama supporters.

By: Jimmie

Jimmie — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:59:17 +0000

And yet, Mr Sullivan, there are nine other incidents of crimes against McCain supporters that did in fact happen. You seem to be fine with that, though.

By: Rush Sullivan

Rush Sullivan — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:30:41 +0000

Its good to see that people are still looking for excuses for the behavior of people across this country directed at Obama. There is no excuse for calling him a terrorist, hanging his cardboard cutout, and even more recently plotting to kill him. This woman was proven to be lying through her teeth, but the McCain brigade will jump on anything to make it seem like its happening on both sides. Stunts like this are a direct result of the extremist propoganda and fearmongering perpetrated by the McCain campaign, and no matter what happens in the election, McCain's image will be forever tarnished in my eyes.

By: RU Kidding?

RU Kidding? — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 20:31:01 +0000

The fact that it was hoax goes to the heart if the issue.

The story was flogged by the right even before the allegations were confirmed.

"Play by the rules…" My aunt fanny.

By: Timmie

Timmie — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 03:47:36 +0000

Plausible? That a woman could be robbed at an ATM? Sure. That a 'B' would be cut into her face over political beliefs? Take your head out of McCain's bum for 30 seconds to get some fresh air, man. Sheesh.

By: Thor Hyerdahl

Thor Hyerdahl — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 18:50:49 +0000

IDIOTS!!

By: Jimmie

Jimmie — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 17:59:06 +0000

Okay, commenters, here's the rule in this thread from here on out. Argue against what I actually said, not what you think I said.

That the story turned out to be a hoax in no way means that the story was not plausible. That this story came after nine other crimes against McCain supporters does not mean that the nine others did not happen.

As I said in my post today, batting .100 does not entitle you to a victory dance.

I expect a modicum of intelligence here, even from the Obama faithful.

If you can't play by the rules, I'll shut the comments down.