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Originally Posted by shinerbock
A) I agree, it'll be a dirty election cycle. I'm actually looking forward to it.
B) You're right that the best way to prove the naysayers wrong would be to prove it, but consider the reality here. If it is real, and if some political entity has it, what benefit would they gain from showing it now? They could simply wait for the hype to blow over, allow people to conclude that it was fake, and spring it at an inopportune time (which is what my people have said: That if real, it is being held).
C) What I heard weeks ago when it broke was that about half the contacts I know believe, for whatever reason, it was real, and about half didn't. If real, I highly doubt that many have first hand knowledge, as I'm positive the McCain campaign doesn't have it (though they would certainly be able to exercise some persuasion over usage) and the GOP proper doesn't have it.
D) There will be more stuff like this. I think so because I strongly believe there is stuff "like" this out there (Obama has been pitched softballs, true vetting will continue in coming months) and because the GOP is far superior than the left when it comes to pure political strategy. Further, as we agree, it will be dirty and I expect these types of rumors to continue, on both sides, throughout the cycle.
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Yes-it will be as dirty, if not even more so, than any other. However, unlike what you posted, I am not forward to it at all. For I do not believe it is needed in any way shape or form.
And I missed posting something I was told: While not happy that event never took place, thus no tape, they were rather happy that "story" was out and being talked about. And whether or not the people talking about it believed in it or not, just being out there just made them happy.
And this year, the GOP is going to have a major problem on their hand if mud is a major or significant component of their political strategy. Or their supporters-I.E. "Swift Boaters".
So lets full up the bath tubs, get the showers running. And stock up on soap and laundry detergent.
