Everybody loves a good smackdown. The Internets are ablaze with the MSNBC hilarity between to radio hosts discussing the NYTimes story. The 'DJ' from Houston got his panties in a twist and stormed out of the studio. It's funny to watch because it's the thing I've noticed about rabid Republicans for a long time. The only thing they know about politics is straight from the talking points memo. If you try to get a rational thought, a passion, or clear logical reasoning they go ballistic and claim you hate America. The video at Crooks and Liars is the perfect example. But, come on...politics is not professional wrestling. Politics and policy and things like national security discussions are conversations for serious people with serious ideas. Educate me, don't yell at me. Besides, there is no one that wants to tangle with me in a war of name-calling because I will totally kick your ass and be home drinking champagne and calling a hooker before your wrecked self-esteem even starts to recover.
Oh, and if you want to see 'real reporting' on the subject of the NYTimes disclosure of the financial tracking stuff? Check out Keith Olbermann's version of a smackdown.
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