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Well, If I was doing as poorly as Tom is with only a few days to go, and Arnold looking to win big dispite the slime attempts, I would also be a little surly, but I think that the comment "I don't negotiate with terrorists." is over the top. Not only is it incorrect and inflammatory, it brands Tom as one involved in the politics of personal destruction, and groups him with the LA Times.

Not a wise move.

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Ping.
Sorry, Sabertooth. But I would like your comment on this.

[Sabertooth]

I think that the comment "I don't negotiate with terrorists." is over the top. Not only is it incorrect and inflammatory, it brands Tom as one involved in the politics of personal destruction, and groups him with the LA Times.

Here's the quote in context...

McClintock said he will not drop out of the race despite the fact some believe he is committing political suicide. "I've seen all of the preliminary threats," he said. "'If you don't get out of the race, we'll end your political career.' My response is, I don't negotiate with terrorists."

Over the top? Maybe.

Do I agree with it in sentiment? Absolutely.

The comment wasn't directed at Schwarzenegger, who from all appearances and from McClintock's own comments, has been a gentlman to Tom.

The comment was meant for the backstabbing party hacks who've been trying to bully McClintock out of the race. The hell with them, they're the same "appeasement or nothing" crowd that's been running California Republican Party for years.

These people would rather fight their own than Democrats. Their message to McClintock's constituency has been "shut up and vote" throughout this campaign. That's their idea of "unity."

I might have phrased it differently, but good for Tom for smacking them back.