You're right. Being a student of dirty tricks since before the Donald Segretti days, I have often noticed, on variant political threads over the years, the very sly machinations of those who come here who either want to apologize for Democrat's actions, or in a different way, attempt to bring outright disrepute to some Republicans and conservatives' actions. It sometimes seems to be done with great dexterity however.
As you say, "constant vigilance is a must."
On the humorous side, I'm still real proud of Karl Rove getting Osama to make that tape a few days before the election. And this trap of Karl's: "A photograph posted on an Islamist Web site appears to be that of an action figure (Cody) and not a U.S. soldier being held hostage" was Karl's greatest. Really made those terrorists look desperate. ;-)
Btw, here's wondering if there can be a new term (between 'newbie' and 'oldtimer') for someone who has spent around six and a half years, about three hours a day seven days a week reading threads on FR, but has not posted all those years? 'Lurker' isn't positive enough, how about an AQA, 'a quiet admirer'?
;-)
Thank you for your post!