[Maverick68]

Firstly, they already paint us as whackos. To back off of an argument for fear of the media painting us in a bad light is a losing strategy.
Secondly, look around at the resources being spent by the media and pols in defending what SHOULD be a ridiculous argument...

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they already paint us as whackos

It's business as usual, no biggie.

the resources being spent by the media and pols in defending what SHOULD be a ridiculous argument.

BUMPITY BUMP!! They say it's a ridiculous argument yet - even some here - are so invested in it. Like the 'not ready' Sarah Palin. They comment on her every move and are put off if they aren't invited when she speaks and/or stop the presses when she does speak! LOL