[Bruce Campbells Chin]

So do you think the critics here condemned Krauthammer without actually reading what he wrote, or read what he wrote and didn't understand that he was slamming Obama and the Republicans who capitulated to him?

Someone upthread made the perfect point that this exemplifies the problem with populism. It elevates appearances and emotions over analysis and thought.

[roses of sharon]

Most here completely understand what he wrote, and why he wrote it. It is his overall tone that bothers us.

Here is the deal with Kraut (and most right of center Republican media)....he does not campaign for us in print.

BUT, he campaigns often for Obama, or any Democrat.

This is a pattern for press on the Right, it is not that we want no criticism, if they gave it to the left just as hard. But National Review, Frum, Brooks, and others who write for influential publications, have over many decades been writing for their MSM peers, and not us, the public.

If you study the pattern, they are very, very, hard on Republican candidates and officeholders to make sure they look professional.

But, not so hard on Democrat President and candidates, for the same reason, a complete double standard....plus they live and work in NYC, DC, etc.

Completely outnumbered.

It is natural that they treat their hometown established leftwing more kindly.

If you don't want to take the time to research my theory, just imagine Kraut writing this:

PRESIDENT GEORGE W BUSH...THE COMEBACK KID!

OR

PRESIDENT SARAH PALIN..THE COMEBACK KID!

No way in heck.