Even if I oppose someone I hate when the media does that. Warning labels on people. Remember how they gave Weaver two new first names? "White Supremicist Randy Weaver" Every article, over and over.
Looks like the crazy rhetoric took its toll in Holland today, doesn't it?
OTOH, I think that we do a dis-service to people, even the French people. I do not assume that they didn't understand Le Pen's position -- I think many did. Instead, I think they understood as well as they wanted to and chose for the handouts to keep coming. That is, they're hooked on socialism because they think it gives them a free lunch...and it makes them feel good about themselves while actually accomplishing almost nothing...certainly nothing positive.
Tuor