Originally Posted By: First Amongst Daves
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But Bush shut out and even demonized the Democrats.


The divisive politics which was a hallmark of Bush, in an age where unity was needed to combat the clear menace of terrorism, is reflected in this forum. Bush has gone, but his legacy of demonisation of your opponents is still in full swing.


This was hardly a Bush aspect. Everything was already very divided between the two parties. Both did their share of demonizing and mudslinging. I just think that the Republicans were more effective at it when it came to elections as most of the left was out of touch with middle America.

whomod said: I generally don't like it when people decide to play by the rules against people who don't play by the rules.
It tends to put you immediately at a disadvantage and IMO is a sign of true weakness.
This is true both in politics and on the internet."

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