Incendiary campaign tactics

The McCain campaign was at it again yesterday, with a surrogate using Obama's middle name to scare people. And by "people" I mean "morons". I mean, really. It's a sad state of affairs if we're going to hide in the basement because of someone's name.

I take that back. The thought of President Sarah Palin causes me to curl up into the fetal position.

But back to my point. McCain and Palin are whipping up their supporters into a near-violent frenzy. And what are they doing to address the racist and hateful comments being shouted and caught on microphones? Issuing a press release condemning the remarks. Hey, doncha think you could do a bit more than that? Like, condemn it -- out loud -- when it happens? Can't you hear McCain's scolding voice now: "You don't say that out loud! At least, not near a microphone." Then Palin will chip in, "Also!"

And will somebody please tell Cindy McCain to take a valium? She's stressing her facelift.

Anyway, at work yesterday, I decided to do a little test. I randomly called people terrorist, and if someone dared disagree with me, they were accused of treason. This may come as a surprise to you, but nobody liked it. Even those that chuckled a bit took a couple of steps back and nervously looked around for an exit. So I don't think I'll adopt this particular campaign tactic.