[ez]

Another problem with progressives is that they affirm their worldview through the use of anecdotal evidence. (For example, the OKC bombing is used to balance out the entireity of Muslim terrorism.) The problem with this is that an anecdote, whether true or not, can be an exception to the rest of the evidence.

[Islander7]

Another problem with progressives is that they affirm their worldview through the use of anecdotal evidence. (For example, the OKC bombing is used to balance out the entireity of Muslim terrorism.) The problem with this is that an anecdote, whether true or not, can be an exception to the rest of the evidence.

To expound upon your point, the OKC bombing is one incident, Muslims have used terror for 1,500 years.

Nice piece reasonisfaith. I agree that Palin's honesty and her ability to bring the views of millions into the national arena for discussion is the primary reason she is feared by the left as well as the mushy center.