*WHY* is it a "smear photo"?

[Mezzo]

Is it doctored? Did someone FORCE him to put that on? This is a man who will. not. allow. his photo to be taken with Gavin Newsome...why on earth would he let THAT pic be taken?

[Unsane]

1. Because of the reasons for its circulation, Einstein.

Which is to push the false meme that he is muslim.

[Mezzo]

so why was he dumb enough to let it get taken, snapperhead?

After he used a right wing attack from 1994, he should have known.

[Occam Bandage]

17. Politicians always do dress-up photo-ops. Generally, other politicians are smart enough

to realize that attacking them on those is a stupid move. However, Clinton has been repeatedly proving that no attack is too stupid for her.

[Mezzo]

38. so why is it a "smear photo" and not a non-story?

you can't have it both ways. If it's no big deal to dress up, it's no big deal.

[Occam Bandage]

52. It's not a big deal to dress up. HRC's camp was trying to act like it was. The story is

their attempted smear.

[Mezzo]

77. Only that's not true at all,

but that didn't stop you.

[WillYourVoteBCounted]

54. its meant to distract from Hillary's losing campaign

I wonder how many more idiots will post another one of these Dupe threads.

Don't Look at How Badly Hillary's campaign is sinking

look at this instead:

There have been 12 duplicate threads posted about the Clinton campaign circulating a photo of Obama in "muslim" garb
6 duplicates trying to defend Hillary Clinton for this, and 6 duplicates condemning this smear campaign.

Absolutely NO PROOF anyone from Clinton camp connected in anyway to 'the photo' Mon Feb-25-08 11:02 AM
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=4758267&mesg_id=4758267

There's NO proof the Clinton campaign approved of the Drudge pic. So, he's a legitimate source now?? Mon Feb-25-08 11:18 AM
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x4758517

*WHY* is it a "smear photo"? Mon Feb-25-08 11:30 AM
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=4758733&mesg_id=4758733

To address the recent Drudge photo...Mon Feb-25-08 11:49 AM
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x4759060

Hillary doesn't mind pictures of her in traditional clothing being published. Why is Obama so upset? Mon Feb-25-08 11:26 AM
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x4758646

RETHUGS sent the Photo! Mon Feb-25-08 11:57 AM
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=4759207&mesg_id=4759207

rebuttal

Politico: Obama slams smear photo Mon Feb-25-08 10:11 AM
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=4757652&mesg_id=4757652

The Clinton goes ON RECORD re: PHOTO SMEAR and DOES NOT DENY, just change subject Mon Feb-25-08 11:18 AM
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=4758523&mesg_id=4758523

in addition to being a low political move, distributing that photo would be an offense to muslims Mon Feb-25-08 11:37 AM
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x4758867

Hillary's use of Islamophobia against Obama, will hurt our Democratic candidate for Congress Mon Feb-25-08 11:21 AM
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x4758564

As long as Clinton supporters can blame Drudge the HRC camp will never be called on race baiting Mon Feb-25-08 10:10 AM
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=4757636&mesg_id=4757636

Why is there so much spectulation as to where the photo came from? Mon Feb-25-08 11:41 AM
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x4758939

People should be worried to hear of the connections between the Clinton and McCain campaign advisors, or the fact that Obama has won 25 contests, Hillary only 11. This cute distraction seems to be working.

[Mezzo]

80. How so? It's not a doctored pic is it?

I wonder how many more assholes are going to pretend this story was a big deal.

[CitizenRob]

18. He was on a goodwill tour of Somalia.

And yes if you look at the story Drudge posted (I know, ick) he was at least kind enough to post photos of Bush, Clinton and Hillary ALL wearing native garb. This is something that people do on goodwill trips.

[Mezzo]

41. ok, so why is it a smear photo and not a non-story?

really.

[arewenotdemo]

49. Pathetic.

[Mezzo]

78. you certainly are

and your double standard shows it.

[Big Blue Marble]

50. Playi;ng dumb.....................

well looks really dumb.

[Mezzo]

69. I'm pointing out that you're trying to have it both ways

you don't get to have your cake and eat it too.

[cali]

31. duh, this is common practice. Hilly was photographed

in muslim headwear. Is that OK? Do you think there's something wrong with Obama doing something analogous? Or is it because he's got a muslim father that you think this way. Perhaps it's because he's black.

[Mezzo]

35. OK, so why's he calling it a SMEAR photo, Einstein?

duh....you can't have it both ways,

[Sulawesi]

45. because it plays to sterotypes people have about Islam and terrorism...duh

[cali]

57. lol. he didn't , you little genius

try again. Politico called it a smear photo, NOT Obama and not anyone from his campaign. what's your next pitiful excuse?

Politico: Obama slams smear photo
Edited on Mon Feb-25-08 10:17 AM by Zueda
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0208/8667.html


Obama campaign manager David Plouffe accused the Clinton campaign Monday of "shameful offensive fear-mongering" by circulating a photo as an attempted smear.



"The photo, taken in 2006, shows the Democrat front-runner dressed as a Somali Elder, during his visit to Wajir, a rural area in northeastern Kenya," the Drudge Report said.

The Clinton campaign did not deny the charge, but did not comment further



Plouffe said in a statement: “On the very day that Senator Clinton is giving a speech about restoring respect for America in the world, her campaign has engaged in the most shameful, offensive fear-mongering we’ve seen from either party in this election. This is part of a disturbing pattern that led her county chairs to resign in Iowa, her campaign chairman to resign in New Hampshire, and it’s exactly the kind of divisive politics that turns away Americans of all parties and diminishes respect for America in the world," said Plouffe.

[durrrty libby]

32. Why do you hate Muslims?

[Name removed]

34. Deleted message

Message removed by moderator. Click here to review the message board rules.

[WillYourVoteBCounted]

42. Don't look at this!!! See below

Don't Look at How Badly Hillary's campaign is sinking

look at this instead:

There have been 12 duplicate threads posted about the Clinton campaign circulating a photo of Obama in "muslim" garb
6 duplicates trying to defend Hillary Clinton for this, and 6 duplicates condemning this smear campaign.

Absolutely NO PROOF anyone from Clinton camp connected in anyway to 'the photo' Mon Feb-25-08 11:02 AM
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=4758267&mesg_id=4758267

There's NO proof the Clinton campaign approved of the Drudge pic. So, he's a legitimate source now?? Mon Feb-25-08 11:18 AM
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x4758517

*WHY* is it a "smear photo"? Mon Feb-25-08 11:30 AM
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=4758733&mesg_id=4758733

To address the recent Drudge photo...Mon Feb-25-08 11:49 AM
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x4759060

Hillary doesn't mind pictures of her in traditional clothing being published. Why is Obama so upset? Mon Feb-25-08 11:26 AM
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x4758646

RETHUGS sent the Photo! Mon Feb-25-08 11:57 AM
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=4759207&mesg_id=4759207

rebuttal

Politico: Obama slams smear photo Mon Feb-25-08 10:11 AM
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=4757652&mesg_id=4757652

The Clinton goes ON RECORD re: PHOTO SMEAR and DOES NOT DENY, just change subject Mon Feb-25-08 11:18 AM
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=4758523&mesg_id=4758523

in addition to being a low political move, distributing that photo would be an offense to muslims Mon Feb-25-08 11:37 AM
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x4758867

Hillary's use of Islamophobia against Obama, will hurt our Democratic candidate for Congress Mon Feb-25-08 11:21 AM
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x4758564

As long as Clinton supporters can blame Drudge the HRC camp will never be called on race baiting Mon Feb-25-08 10:10 AM
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=4757636&mesg_id=4757636

Why is there so much spectulation as to where the photo came from? Mon Feb-25-08 11:41 AM
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x4758939

People should be worried to hear of the connections between the Clinton and McCain campaign advisors, or the fact that Obama has won 25 contests, Hillary only 11. This cute distraction seems to be working.

[redqueen]

2. Uh... welcome to DU?

[gravity]

3. I will assume that you are smart enough to figure out why

[Zachstar]

4. It is ALL about context!

You KNOW what a random photo of someone like without a good description makes some people think he is of a different religion or has loyalties elseware.

Normally I'd say it is complete bullshit but recently Clinton has gone from normal to desperate and I see no reason to blindly ignore it.

This is what a desperate campaign does. Hopefully Clinton will realize this has FAILED! And will get out while she still has a chance to salvage her political future.

[DemzRock]

5. Sorry dudes, it's just another dress up photo. All of them make pols look bad! n/t

[BlackVelvet04]

6. why is it a smear?

so they can blame Hillary. He wore the garb and acting all outraged about the photo makes him sound guilty of something and brings the photo to everyone's attention.

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

7. Exactly. Her Campaign's Response Was Brilliant.

He now has to be on the defensive about something he didn't have to be.

Total props to her campaign on this one.

[Occam Bandage]

12. I should like to be so warped for a few minutes, just to see what it was like.

[Mezzo]

91. And I should like to be so deluded, just for the experience.

ponies!

[NDambi]

19. They should get all they can out of the campaign now..because it's coming to close..and soon!

[Sulawesi]

It's posts like this that make me see clearly the strategic thinking that has brought the Clinton

campaign to its knees.

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

51. Actually, For Once, They Did Something Right.

Her response was spot on perfect.

[underpants]

8. Because the press decided that they all agreed that it was

because someone SOMEONE ;-) told them it was a smear no wait it's not a smear it is DAMNING

[Cameron27]

11. lol

[Mezzo]

16. EXACTLY. nt

it's always someone' else's fault, and we all have to call the wahblulance. Unless that pic is doctored, this is a non story.

[TheZug]

9. Clinton: "Here, look at this photo--not that there's anything wrong with it."

Fortunately, these tactics just seem so lame and awkward and never seem to go anywhere. I'm not sure whether they'll work in the general or not; it may just be more evidence of the ineptness of the Clinton campaign that they can't seem to pull any of them off. But they ain't working.

[Mezzo]

40. Obama: "I don't wanna go back to the 90's, but here's a right wing ad called 'Harry and Louise'.."

not that he accuses her of wanting to be a democrat from the 1990's while HE acts like a REpublican from the 1990's.

[Occam Bandage]

10. Because it was released as such. Seriously, does she think people are dumb as hell? Does she

think they're going to believe she was releasing it as a celebration of diversity, in honor of Black History Month?

[Mezzo]

46. released as such by whom? There's nothing damning, why are you ashamed?

Oh, and she wasn't the one who released. You don't get to say she "broke" something onto the www that was out there Feb 4th.

You don't get to have it both ways.

[polichick]

13. The INTENT behind the release makes it a smear...

Otherwise it's just a photo of a tourist in native clothing.

[Bake]

25. So if I were to say, "You're really smart,"

THAT would be a smear? How about if I released a photo of BHO in a tux and he looked really, really good in it? Would that be a smear, just because that's my intent?

Stop it, yer killin' me!

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Bake

[polichick]

27. Gosh, I really hope you're not that clueless. nt

[WinkyDink]

98. Exactly. Just as any EMPHATIC rendering of Obama's middle name.

It's his name, but the INTENT is to link him with an enemy.

[robbedvoter]

14. Because he is not black at this phase in the campaign. DON'T REMIND PEOPLE THAT!

[Avalux]

53. It's not about that and you know it.

Nothing wrong with the photo - Obama should be proud of his heritage. It's the commentary that accompanies the photo; the negative 'fear' crap.

As a Democrat, you should be defending that photo, not making a silly comment about race.

[Mezzo]

88. yes it is.

It's the Politics of Hope or it ain't. You don't get to have it both ways.

[BobbyVan]

15. Let me get this straight

Obama refuses to wear an American flag pin, but he'll have his picture taken in Somali tribal garb?

(OK, that's what the Republicans will say. Get ready for it.)

Hillary is proving once again that she is the mature, vetted candidate who is ready to go on day one. She's the only one who is ready to take on "mad bomber" McCain.

As this stuff continues to dribble out, I wonder what those Republicans have lying in wait for Obama...

[oviedodem]

24. For anyone with half a brain: WHAT WAS THE POINT OF THE PICTURE THEN!!

This photo was out months ago, and she releases it today for what point or purpose?

Because it is trying to paint the man as a muslim, and you wonder why MANY people are not proud of the crap this country does in politics and around the globe.

Anyone here who does have utter contempt for her actions is a true moron.

[Straight Shooter]

20. Because he's courting Republicans. n/t

[AnarchoFreeThinker]

21. would it be clearer if the McCain camp were behind it--or would you still be baffled?

[BlackVelvet04]

26. we don't really know who was behind it but what we do know

is that this would happen at some point. If he should get the nomination and you guys go into a tailspin everytime the RW does or says something against him you're going to be in for a very long campaign.

the photo WAS NO BIG DAMN DEAL until he made it a big damn deal.

[Kaylee]

22. How many posts will there be of you guys acting dumb...

You only make yourself look bad. You know what the point of the circulation of the picture was.

[robbedvoter]

23. What is "dumb" or "bad" about that photo?

[BlackVelvet04]

28. and nobody would ever have seen it if it hadn't come out now...

right? The RW would never have found it and put it out there. There's no evidence Hillary had a thing to do with it.

[Occam Bandage]

36. It's okay for us to race-bait, because Republicans might later!

And it will work out about as well for them as it is for Clinton now.

[BlackVelvet04]

67. the point is the photo has already been seen and will be seen

again and again and again.

[Leopolds Ghost]

76. I thought you said there was nothing wrong with it. Why should you care if the RW comes out with it

After Obama wins the nomination, which he will?

[Tennessee Gal]

29. Exactly.

If the Obama campaign has concerns about it, why is he wearing it?

[cali]

30. It's a wonderful picture, and pols have long

dressed in the attire of countries they're visiting. It's the intent behind distributing the photo that is so repugnant. They are clearly trying to insinuate that Obama is *really* not very American, perhaps a stealth Muslim. It's a repuke rove/atwater move. Don't worry, though, Obama will take hilly apart over this. that campaign is so stupid they can't stop fucking themselves. I love it.

[Mezzo]

87. it IS a wonderful picture.

the intent behind the picture? It was out there in LATE JANUARY.

[NDambi]

33. I certainly hope Clintons camp did attempt to send it out as fearmongering material

Because as we know, Dems and Libs have nothing to fear from Muslims and those that practice Islam.

The party doesn't believe in it. right?

[MethuenProgressive]

62. It was sent out to 3,000,000 readers via the National Enquirer weeks ago.

So the Drudge gossip is completely debunked, and the Obama camp looks silly.

"If Barack Obama's campaign wants to suggest that a photo of him wearing traditional Somali clothing is divisive, they should be ashamed." - Maggie Williams.

[TeamJordan23]

37. To trick uneducated voters to think he is a Muslim. nm

[kennetha]

44. Do you really think so little of most democratic voters?

I mean I can see the xenophobic repugs being stupid enough to swallow the line that this photo shows that Barack is a muslim. But anybody that stupid is too stupid to be a democrat. So I just don't get the overreaction to an apparently real photo of a man wearing clothes that he actually wore on an occasion when he actually wore them to be gracious and show respect for his hosts.

How possibly could that be a smear? And what should people take away from Obama camp's bizarre overreaction?

[Sulawesi]

56. Explain why the clinton campaign is circulating it...

[MethuenProgressive]

64. It was in the National Enquirer (3 million readers) weeks ago, Sul.

You were played by Drudge.

[Sulawesi]

66. I can't see your post, "ignored"...

[kennetha]

39. I really don't get it

I don't see the smear. And I don't see why Obama's people are acting like this is some sort of Willie Horton moment. They must believe that unless they react and react swiftly it will turn into such a moment. But this is obviously a non-issue. What would the issue be? On a good will tour, he went to Kenya and wore traditional Somali clothing? Big F'ing deal. HOw could ANYBODY believe that this was an issue?? I don't get it. And I don't get why they are attacking Clinton on only Drudge's say so. What happens if Drudge is proven wrong, as he often is??

I think the must be shell-shocked by all the incoming fire they've received in the last few days. They've lost total control of the narrative these past few days. Plus they are clearly not going to win Ohio and may not win Texas. And then it's game on again.

It's as if having been pounded by mortar fire, they see a feather floating down and go crazy cause they think there must be a bomb hidden in it.

[Sulawesi]

47. If it has no symbolism, or if the symbol is positive, why circulate it?

[kennetha]

48. Are you suggesting Obama should be ashamed of this?

I still don't get it. What's the symbolism?

[Sulawesi]

55. He should not be ashamed of the photo, but it should not be used

to associate him with stereotypes people have about Islam and terrorists. That is what is being done.

[kennetha]

59. If that's what your man fears

then he should have shown a little more judgment in what he wears when he allows himself to be photographed. But isn't he the guy who wants to appeal to our better angels and who trusts and wants to empower us. If he thinks so well of we the people, why doesn't he think that we can take things for what they are.

Sorry I still don't get the outrage. I really don't. There's hints of both paranoia and now a condescending attitude toward voters being expressed.

[Sulawesi]

61. Why is Clinton's campaign circulating it? Please answer that simple question.

[kennetha]

63. Only Drudge says they are.

Talk about the silly season. I think the Obama folks need a break, a long restorative vacation in the tropics. They've gone a bit looney.

[Sulawesi]

65. Give me one good reason an opposing campaign might circulate this photo then...

[DEMocracity]

75. That question is "it" in a nutshell

Hillary Camp has jumped the shark

[Mezzo]

94. why do you assume she did?

because she didn't deny it? Barack Obama never denied the Larry Sinclair affair. Does that mean he did it? Of course not! and you shouldn't be so stupid either.

[Sulawesi]

43. Why was "Willie Horton" a smear ad? Same thing.

[WinkyDink]

99. Not at all the same. The ad was just that: a phony Madison Avenue rendering of a slander against

Gov. Dukakis.

[riverwalker]

58. photo of Laura Bush in hijab

I suppose it means she is a Muslim now too, eh? I don't know what all the fuss is about, politicians wear cultural garb all the time.

[MethuenProgressive]

60. I agree completely with what top Clinton Advisor Maggie Williams had to say:

"If Barack Obama's campaign wants to suggest that a photo of him wearing traditional Somali clothing is divisive, they should be ashamed." - Maggie Williams.

That's a fact, Jack.

[ClassWarrior]

90. So you agree with her that Obama is to blame and not Drudge?

NGU.

[GOTV]

68. It's great that this picture came out now and not in September/October...

... This is great training for Obama. If he doesn't already know, he should take this opportunity to learn how to deflect this kind of thing.

[CyberPieHole]

70. Obama won't be photographed with Gavin Newsome...

because it might tarnish his reputation. That disgusts me to no end. Gavin Newsome, for all his faults is a hero to many in the LGBTQ community. Any photos of BH Obama are FAIR game. If they have not been doctored, they should be used. The Obamanations are afraid of any image with their CULT leader in Islamic garb because it brings forth questions they prefer not be discussed. If Barack had his picture taken in traditional garb why worry about what others will think?

:kick: and rec

[robbedvoter]

71. And they splained to us why: Newsome "lost" the 2004 election (forget Diebold)

[CyberPieHole]

72. Yeah, it was all them gays marrying and destroying the sanctity of hetero marriage...

...we have to make sure and protect hetero marriage for Brittney Spears and her ilk.:sarcasm:

Newsome has been thrown under the bus along with all the people who haven't prayed away their gayness. Obama's pandering to the anti~gay hate mongers is reason enough NOT to vote for him.

[robbedvoter]

96. 'zactly! I will never marry until I am damn sure they can't either!

:shrug:

[Catherine Vincent]

73. Okay folks, I just logged on. Is this a photoshop?

And what is the occasion?

[ProSense]

74. It's a smear for the same reason as Hillary's claim that child advocates are former terrorists:

Both are true and known, but Hillary is exploiting the terrorist aspect.

Hillary Clinton woos man who nearly ruined her husband

Earlier this month, Ms Clinton's staff leaked campaign fundraising data to the website just as her rival for the nomination, Barack Obama, was to deliver a policy speech on Iraq - and a crucial 20 minutes before the official release of the information. The story on Ms Clinton's fundraising prowess dominated the news cycle.

Mark Penn is in bed with Drudge.

Obama's campaign would not connect Hillary to the latest attack story without validation.

It has happened before and Axelrod denounced the attempts to link Hillary's campaign to an attack:

The article further reported that Obama strategist David Axelrod said he did not "believe ... for a second" the allegation that Clinton's camp was behind the story.

This latest incident is different in that it comes on the heels of Hillary's campaign and her surrogates promoting Obama's ties to "former members of a radical domestic terrorist group."

Hillary is manipulative and calculating. She is going after anyone ignorant of the facts. Did I say desperate.

[BklynChick]

79. because it's intention is to make people think he's Muslim. it's all about intent.

[elixir]

81. Huh? Why wouldn't he take a picture w/ Gavin Newsome? What's his beef w/ the mayor who allowed gay

marriages?

[cooolandrew]

82. This is the year 2007 after 911 and in order to win he will need cross over votes from RWs who are

anti muslim. That is a reality, not that we are aginst the faith but there are people who are. Anyway it's a story that will just fade away, I shouldn't be giving this any thought really.

[Arkansas Granny]

83. Because everyone on this board believes what Drudge says

and he says that Hillary is using it to smear Obama. If Drudge says it then it must be true and we always believe what he says about our Democratic candidates. :sarcasm:

[Political Heretic]

84. The "photo" isn't a smear. It's distribution by Clinton campaign for political puproses is.

It is the intent that matters. That photos been out there and has been a non-story when not given any message to it. It took the Clinton campaign to actively contact the media and push the photo with a political message and agenda to turn it into both a smear and a story.

This phrase alone should bother anyone "The Clinton campaign released this photo to major news services." You should be asking the Clinton campaign why they did that and why this isn't a non-story.

You're trying to pretend that if the Obama campaign released photos of Clinton to major media outlets with the request that they run them and those photos showed her in some uncommon garb that many americans would not understand or could misinterpret - you'd be here going, "what's the big deal?"

The big deal is the political motivation - the Clinton campaign didn't release the photo for the joy of Art. The released the photo for NEGATIVE attention, so that it would be MISCONSTRUED by the public and so that it would look bad for Obama.

There's no reason it should look bad for Obama. That they want it to, and that was their reason for pushing it to the media, is the smear and the sick politics.

[mmonk]

85. Because it is irrelevant to the issues and when circulated

by his opponents in the Republican and Clinton camps, it's not to taken as it should but how they want people to see it.

[Tom Rinaldo]

86. It is an honorable photo

He should relate to it as an honorable photo.

[ClassWarrior]

89. The photo isn't a smear... the Clinton campaign's opportunistic slam is.

Instead of denouncing Drudge and the politics of fear, Maggie Williams took the opportunity to advance the politics of fear.

NGU.

[Rosa Luxemburg]

92. everybody is saying today that she's playing dirty because she is losing

the voters can see through this nonsense.

[ClassWarrior]

93. It's not, any more than this one is...

What's the smear is the Clinton campaign's reaction to it. Drudge dangled the bait in front of them, and instead of being presidential, they swallowed it whole.

NGU.

[baldguy]

95. If I went to Munich for Oktoberfest to wear lederhosen & drink beer

does that make me a Nazi?

[ClassWarrior]

100. If Bush**/Cheney** told us to stock up on duct tape because Nazis...

...are planning to kill our children, would that work?

:crazy:

NGU.

[WinkyDink]

101. No; it makes you Clark Griswold. :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pv4_cr79Pj4&feature=related

[ClassWarrior]

102. ROFL

:rofl:

NGU.

[shayes51]

97. Because Obama said so.