If He Criticizes Your Side, Demonize Him And Try To Discredit Him (UPDATED)

Even if he’s only 12 years old.

UPDATE: Several emails ask for my personal opinion. Suffice to say as someone who works extensively with young people (I did a full day at a high school in Central CA on Friday) of ALL ages, my reaction to this attempt to take the kid out is the same as my reaction to President Bush’s veto: some Republicans do not realize how mean-spirited they are coming across. To those not in their cheering section — this means independent voters — it seems as if anyone who seriously opposes Mr. Bush’s actions will not be confronted on the actual issues they raise but by people trying to denigrate them personally.

And now with a 12 year old kid? American politics once dealt with issues; it has devolved into a perpetual game of Seek & Destroy.

The All Spin Zone doesn’t spin on this — it literally SEETHES.

UPDATE II: Also read Attytood.

UPDATE III: Most outraged of all is John Cole, who has broken with his party in recent years due to policies and political tactics. (WARNING: Adult language…)