The most ridiculous speculation and repetition of falsehoods has been permitted, perhaps even encouraged, as long as they reflect poorly on Obama.
Yesterday was only a logical result of that.
That's an excellent way of putting it. It's an excellent way of describing why politics always seems ugly and why I've always disliked the left. For them, the ends justify the means. So they lie, cheat, say whatever, hurt whomever, all "for the cause".
I thought conservatives were better than that, and have sometimes been proud of Republicans who were "class acts" instead of using any pretext to smash-mouth the other side. Folks like former President Bush for example.
We may win some tactical short-term advantage from using whatever false allegations, rumors, etc., at our disposal. But it's a great way to win a battle but lose the war. Especially when part of the war is the very decency of our culture and a desire to NOT make everything about Political Correctness.
Whatever we do, we should stick to the truth as we see it. Dont latch on to assuming the worst in everything Obama, or anyone else, says or does just because he says or does it. Figure out the truth and stand by it.