Look, the truth of the matter is that all general categories of people (with some rare individual exceptions) say nasty, sarcastic, unfair things to their opponents in political discussions, and engage in character assassination. They all use vicious tactics. Why? Because they hold the other side in contempt, that's why. You do it. Liberals do it. Conservatives do it. Leftists do it. Rightwingers do it. Fundamentalists do it. Atheists do it.

So what's the big shock? Why the outrage? Live with it, Guest. Live with it, opponents of Guest. That is life in the political debate world. The only reason it bothers you when the other side does it is: you don't agree with them! If you did agree with them, you'd be delighted by every nasty below-the-belt jab they delivered, as long as it suited your personal style. (some people's style is gross and rude, other people favor a more subtle style of character assassination).

Don't pretend this holier-than-thou nonsense. Unscrupulous behaviour only bothers you when it is practiced by your political opponents! You love it when it's practiced by your political allies.

And the reason that your opponents miss your important points and don't answer your vital questions is simple: they only read what you have to say so they can find something wrong with it. They ignore it, other than that. And that's what you do too!

So like I said...live with it. You all lack real respect for each other. You all are patently prejudiced. You all lack true objectivity and impartiality. You all foam at the mouth in your own particular manner about your own particular obsessions...and the world goes on turning regardless. It's really damned silly, isn't it?