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Threats to Missourians who dare to oppose Obama
Video here.
Gist is that an "Obama Truth Squad" (using that title) is being organized, specifically composed of prosecutors and sheriffs, to respond immediately to any ads or "statements" that might violate Missouri ethics laws.
I can see nothing wrong with a squad that rebuts the other side or lays out its version of the truth. But word that an organization of police and prosecutors is going to go after opponents of a candidate, and see if they can nail them under state law (when they haven't spoken yet) is simply and crudely an attempt to chill free speech.
Comments
Constitution? What Constitution. Obama will shred your rights -- Starting with the Second Amendment and then the First Amendment and then ...
Posted by: bill-tb at September 26, 2008 11:12 AM
Who made those people the arbitrators of political speech and why do they sound like a campaign ad for Obama?
Posted by: anti-Loony left at September 26, 2008 01:13 PM
sniff..sniff...is that fascism I smell?
Posted by: Jim at September 26, 2008 01:37 PM
Prince Humperdinck: "Form a Brute Squad!"
Posted by: rcik at September 26, 2008 02:27 PM
Prince Humperdinck: "Form a Brute Squad!"
Posted by: rick at September 26, 2008 02:28 PM
Obama Truth Squad = Obama Goon Squad
It's the 'Chicago Way' of politics
Posted by: Brad at September 26, 2008 05:24 PM
If this is about the Truth being told(and nothing more), can't imagine why anyone would get upset about it. With today's negative campaigning, this looks like a good idea.... Just wish Obama would come out and tell the truth about his real intentions on OUR second amendment.
Posted by: Tom at September 27, 2008 02:06 PM