Hmmm. Good point, Don. But you mustn't call it "poopflinging", because that would be specist!!! Remember...it isn't about what actually happens or about what is actually done or intended or accomplished...it's ALL about avoiding the use of words that offend various constituencies. That must not be permitted! Let's just keep our priorities straight now.   ;-)

Yes, politicians engage in smears, rumours, outright lies, evasions, disinformation, cynical character attacks, unscrupulous use of innuendo, etc....but for God's sake don't call it "poopflinging" unless you wish to get a lot of primates very, very upset.

Amos, we all know who YOU are working for. Humph! Enough said! (walking away with deeply offended look that clearly says, "Mister, your credit is all used up around here!")