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I did nothing of the sort. I don’t think associating with Ayers and serving on boards with him is out of the ordinary for liberals in Illinois.
But doesn’t it say something about liberals there that he is accepted so well, even though he isn’t remorseful? And let’s remember, his crimes weren’t victimless.
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Your article noted that some people have disassociated themselves from him. I’m sure many more don’t even really know everything about the guy. You are the one making it seems like he’s so well accepted and that he and Obama were anything more than passing acquaintances.
[QUOTE=Mr. Moto]
You want a statute of limitations on that? Says something about your values and your political stance that you’d want one. Personally, I think if this was a right-wing wacko bomber that McCain tolerated and never denounced, you’d have a field day.
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This is basically the Ted Kennedy issue. If decades have passed since your transgressions, I think most rational people can try to put that aside (depending on the circumstances). You can’t permanently ostracize everyone who has ever committed a violent crime.
Second, Obama has never sought out this guy’s endorsement, nor has he accepted it. In fact, as the article mentions, he has denounced the guy’s actions. I would have no problem with McCain if he did the same things if the situation were reversed.
[QUOTE=Mr. Moto]
I was just making the observation that large parties are going to have some loons - and I could find lots of them on your side that you’d likely consider clear voices of reason. After all, you only think people are heading in the wrong direction by comparing their motion to yours.
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I understand there will always be some crazies under the tent. The problem is that the GOP actively seeks out the crazies, panders to them, praises their actions and behavior, and asks for their support and money. Do you see Obama asking for support from any crazy lefty nutjobs? McCain even hired the guy who spread rumors about his own daughter. It is clear he has no problem dealing with scumbags just to get elected.
[QUOTE=Mr. Moto]
Given the choice, I wish Hagee wasn’t around, or at least wasn’t in my party. But I’m not getting too worked up over it - just like you don’t seem to care much that Ayers is free and unrepentant.
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We should all be a little concerned Ayers is free and unrepentant. However, nobody who matters really cares about Ayers, nor does he have any real power. Nobody is asking for his opinions, or seeking his approval. Most importantly, nobody who matters is validating his actions, or praising him. McCain is doing all of that with people who are arguably as despicable.
