Originally Posted by Thrasher
Odd that one, eh? Never really understood that hypocrisy in the Republican hivemind. Maybe someone here can explain it.

Look at it this way - the Republicans can toss out 'tax and spend liberal' and it *immediately* sticks. So regardless of anything else, something that can create discord like that is effective political strategy.

Personally I like how that mantra shames many Dems into being more centrist (like slick willie) … I just wish they could find a way to do the same to those nutjob Repubs.