Edward Feser, much to my surprise, wrote back. HE argues that in many cases ads like the one on Move On and similar attacks are "blinded by hatred of Bush". I certainly agree with him there. I replied that a similar campaign of hate-filled rhetroic was levied against Clinton when he was president. It is curious why there is such deep polarization on the Bush issue and why such intense emotions are brought to bear. For my part it is generated by the constant sense of being lied to in a way which insults my intelligence. I think Bush is really short-sighted.

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