Reply #83: They certainly got their money's worth

[PatSeg]

thanks to the republicans making it this weeks talking point. They knew they were in a "no win" situation, so they divert attention from the war and the incriminating hearings, to MoveOn.org. You know they got their usual memo saying to be sure to denounce an ad that the vast majority of American people were barely aware of.

"Throw that bone out there and let the Dems fight over it." Do you hear that wicked cackle in the background? Now the candidates have to decide whether to alienate some of their base, or offend the moderates. They also diverted attention from Bush and his war.

Personally I don't have a strong opinion of the ad one way or the other. I would have preferred that it be directed toward the administration, not anyone in the military, but maybe it wouldn't have gotten that much media attention if they had gone that direction.

As for Biden's response, I thought he handled it well. He did acknowledge that emotions were high with the MoveOn members, but did not endorse the way they expressed their views.

I normally wouldn't respond to a post that directs "screw you" and "asshole" towards a Democratic candidate. Though the criticism may have validity, the tone is inappropriate.