[hchutch]

Why is pointing out the obvious consequences of the tagline that Bikers4Kerry has posted causing such distress?

To paraphrase George Orwell, the Tancredo write-in crowd (as well as the Constitution Party and other third-party folks) are objectively pro-Kerry in 2004, just as John warner was objectively pro-Charles Robb ten years ago (I remember that - I was a passionate supporter of Oliver North that year). A backstabber is a backstabber, and I don't care if they're a squishy moderate like Warner or "conservatives" who go third party.

If this causes discomfort, that is not my concern. My concern is keeping a strong leader and good President in office - and that is what there is right now. Now, folks like me and Poohbah are going to point this out.

[NittanyLion]

Why is pointing out the obvious consequences of the tagline that Bikers4Kerry has posted causing such distress? If this causes discomfort, that is not my concern.

For starters, it causes needless tension on this forum that will ultimately lead to flamefests.

As importantly it reflects poorly on all of us, you most of all. But it isn't my reputation, so do whatever you want.

My concern is keeping a strong leader and good President in office - and that is what there is right now. Now, folks like me and Poohbah are going to point this out.

If that's really your goal, then substantive posts instead of foolish namecalling will be more effective. Changing his screenname irritates him and convinces no one else.

Alternatively, if your goal is to win a tit-for-tat Internet dispute by baiting the other poster into saying something that will get him banned, then by all means proceed.

[Bikers4Bush]

"A backstabber is a backstabber" do you mean like someone who campaigns as a Conservative and then serves as a moderate liberal. That kind of backstabbing?

As for discomfort, you have neither the means or the standing in my life to cause me discomfort. I was married once, nothing phases me now.

You do however have the ability to weaken any arguement you make by using rediculous plays on screenames as a way of attempting to make your point.

But hey, it's a free country and we can all set our own standards for thoughtful arguement. Some of us just set our standards higher.