[perfect_rovian_storm]

So, in other words, if one take the time to spell out an insult like "You guys are a bunch of starstruck fools projecting your views onto someone!" and word it in a "respectful" and long winded way like:

I understand the enthusiasm for a candidate with a presence on the silver screen but do sense, in observing the evolution of opinion over the last eight months, that some have taken that fame and tried to mold a Fred in their own image.

Somehow this makes one "respectful", eh?

So, by your logic, if I were to tell you that my appraisal of you indicates that you are abundantly awash in and are, in fact, overflowing with copious amounts of putrid porcine excrement, that would be "respectful" of me.

Or I could just be disrespectful and tell you that I think you're full of crap. Since people need to earn respect, I think I'll go with the latter.

[Lexinom]

No, I stand by the comment. I have a pretty good memory, and remember many folks arguing for his candidacy based on TV presence.

I must have struck a nerve here. Sorry.