[kabar]

Fueling a rumor mill is the worst kind of manipulation of dedicated followers. Trump’s playbook is to start the ball rolling then stand back, throwing up his hands and acting like he had nothing to do with what he’s loosed against anyone standing in his way.

Welcome to the world of politics, Missy. Is the author that naive?

[Suz in AZ]

I don’t see what the author’s problem is. The Cruz folks have been defending doing this kind of politicking all week.

[FreeReign]

Welcome to the world of politics, Missy. Is the author that naive?

Fair enough. Then one shouldn't complain about Cruz playing hardball in Iowa.

[jeffersondem]

Hearing Trump supporters repeat and repeat the Iowa accusations against Cruz reminds me of Goebbels’ statement:

“It would not be impossible to prove with sufficient repetition and a psychological understanding of the people concerned that a square is in fact a circle. They are mere words, and words can be molded until they clothe ideas and disguise.”