[EternalVigilance]

During my lifetime, I have known people who have become so addicted to following certain personality types (very charismatic pastors and celebrities, for example) that they lost their ability to see things clearly. Any criticism - even legitimate criticism - of the object of their admiration was seen as a threat.

Sounds like a perfect description of the 'bash anybody who is the least bit critical of Bush Administration policy' crowd that you're running with.

After all, that's the whole basis of the attacks on Alan Keyes by these people.

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

After all, that's the whole basis of the attacks on Alan Keyes by these people.

Respectfully, I don't think so, EV. Some people simply do not like his attitude - Bush or no Bush.

Why is it so impossible for you (and others - you're certainly not alone) to fathom that Alan Keyes might actually have some legitimate flaws? It's as though it's beyond the scope of what you're willing to honestly examine. The visceral reaction to criticism of Alan Keyes among people on this board is almost bizarre. It's as though it's a personal threat or something.

By the way - I don't "run" with any crowd, EV. I barely know anyone on FR, to tell you the truth.