The "Oh, yeah? Well, so-and-so did such-and-such" argument is like an ad hominem to me.

Submitted by DrRJP (United States), Apr 10, 2008 at 22:51

It is about as relevant as when someone in the West talks about Islamic terrorism in the 21st Century, the Muslim and leftist liberal bring up the Crusades of the 12th century.

If Presidents could run for a 3rd term, would I pick George Bush? No. Would I pick George Bush if he were running against Barack Obama?

In a New York minute.

There has not been another major terrorist attack on our soil since 9/11, and it is not for want of trying.

With Obama, I see the War on Terror getting thrown out the window.

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