Paul Ryan did not just say this!!!

[JohnnyRingo]

128. Personally, I don't think it's an exaggeration so much as amplification.

It's the oldest political trick in the book to wait until an opponent says something potentially damaging then hold up a megaphone in front of their mouth.

These days the internet and social media makes this much easier to do, and Democrats have mastered the new tecnology thanks in large part to Howard Dean, who's supporters pioneered use of the network. While Democrats now have the internet figured out, the relatively lower tech Republicans have the art of the email hoax down pat.

From "Obama didn't salute" to the birther theory, I've seen them all in my inbox. Dems don't seem to do that, prefering actual web sites to get their message through. That's why Romney doesn't actually post on his own Facebook page. He has a younger aide do it.