What is the point of mudslinging? Doesn't it make the person who's slinging it look stupider than the target?

Answer 1

Its amazing the hatred here,if one disagrees then they get called names and are reported to the point of suspension.Obviously they cannot repsect anothers opinion without being called names.Altho Clinton was not like by republicans,I dont recall CLinton every being compared to Hitler or Sadam or Polpot.Yet these are the comparisions the opposing party uses to call our President that.No respect for anyone any more.However,there was a silent code among ex Presidents not to ridicule the current President and it seems that Jimmy Carter and Bill CLinton have broken that code.Its disgusting to undermine the current President at a time of war and especially in foreign countries.

Answer 2

Stupid, yes. But it's also a damn effective political strategy! Politics is partially sales and marketing. Most Americans are not particularily sophisticated. Pols know this. It's always easier to tear someone else down than to build yourself up. Less intelligent people do this all the time. They also buy it when someone else does it. I answered a question to a ten year old girl who wanted to be on T.V. She wanted to know how she could get a free "plain" ride to audition. I politely explained to her that's not how it works and she could have fun acting in her home town. She sent me an e-mail and called me an idiot, plain dumb, a nobody and said I had no idea how show business works. (I've been on the show she wanted to audition for.) Adults do the same thing. Everyone they don't like or disagree with is an idiot who doesn't know anything. It's as old as the hills. I chose not to participate.

Answer 3

I've been saying that over and over. Government offical bashing especially annoys me. Right now it's popular to bash the president, of course it's always popular to bash the president, no matter who he is or what he's done or not done.
That's a sign of immaturity. One who is forever against is either immature, ill informed, ignorant, or just plain stupid.
Bashing would carry some weight if the basher would list his qualifications or background.

Answer 4

Yes, it makes them look stupid, but even worse for them, it proves, they're frigging nuts! However, it also shows that the individual that is receiving that mudslinging, is brave, and strong, when he makes no reply back, as Mr. Bush has not done, (for example). It shows his ingenuity, and confidence in himself, and his actions. There is no reason to become angry, or frustrated at people's name calling, as that gives them a credit for being an idiot, and making no sense.
I cannot help but to compare liberals, and their anti-Bush, and anti-America responses to your question. To me, those liberal spouter's are TRAITORS to the American people, their country, any semblance of honor, reason, common sense, our future generations, and, most of all, to THEMSELVES. It's sad.

Answer 5

Mudslinging can be fun especially if with a cute girl.

Answer 6

Absolutely, I think if people would debate the issues with intelligence rather than ignorance and uncouth that they may be able to help people understand their point of view.

Answer 7

People mudsling when they have no better argument. Some pople think that if they can put you on the defensive then they win the argument. I personally think it is better to be thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.

Answer 8

Yep. You have no arguements and cannot debate if you resort to it and should run off to moronitics.com.
I like finding out about republicans. What I have found out has been very very revealing.

Answer 9

Agreed. But so much cleaner than the tire slashing and car scratching these children might be doing otherwise.

Answer 10

I'm enjoying it. Sunday morning entertainment.