[JamesP81]

Spin all you like, but there your words are, in black and white. And I bet you're actually surprised when folks react badly, aren't you?

In the world of political debate, which exists outside of a science lab I might add, we have this thing called hyperbole. It's an interesting concept.

[Senator Bedfellow]

In the world of political debate, which exists outside of a science lab I might add, we have this thing called hyperbole. It's an interesting concept.

Smehow I doubt you've ever said, suggested, or implied that someone comparing evangelicals or conservatives to the Taliban was engaging in hyperbole. But I could be wrong, if you wanna point me to the post of yours that demonstrates such a committment to evenhandedness. Whenever you're ready.

[stormer]

"In the world of political debate, which exists outside of a science lab I might add, we have this thing called hyperbole. It's an interesting concept."

In the scientific world, hyperbole is sometimes called good old-fashioned lying. That's an interesting concept as well.