Democrats reluctant to pounce, "good manners" on display

clipped from www.dissidentvoice.org Fortunately for Republicans, the timidity and “good manners” that served Democrats so well in 2004 are still on full display. The reluctance of Democratic gatekeepers to pounce on Palin’s fundamentalism reflects a level of foolishness that makes John Kerry’s windsurfing adventures appear wise by comparison. It is not necessary to trash Palin’s private life to point out the perniciousness of her politics. It is only necessary to observe that a morally “perfect” American who works to the public’s detriment is far worse than a flawed American who promotes the general good.