[CzarNicky]

It persuades no one to change their mind about anything; indeed after the tenth time, it informs no one as well.

actually the consistent posting of SPAM and the visceral hate of the anti Rudy folks kind of pushed me into supporting Rudy.

[presently no screen name]

Me too.

[truth_seeker]

"...actually the consistent posting of SPAM and the visceral hate of the anti Rudy folks kind of pushed me into supporting Rudy."

A few years ago that occured in California. The tone during that rather short campaign was beyond shrill.

Tom McClintock's supporters were so over-the-top that they indeed helped Arnold. I seriously doubt Tom would approve of the tone of results given his campaign.

Until Fred Thompson came along, there was no viable alternative to Rudi/Mitt/John. I am positive that whichever of the three is in the lead, the same opposition tactics would show up here on FR.

If Mitt was leading FR would devolve into an anti-Mormon thing. If McCain was leading, he would be trashed.

FR is unmatched for this sort of thing.