ST. PAUL -- One of the most enduring taboos in American politics, the airing of graphic images from the September 11 attacks in a partisan context, died today. It was nearly seven years old.
The informal prohibition, which had been occasionally threatened by political ads in recent years, was pronounced dead at approximately 7:40 CST, when a video aired before delegates at the Republican National Convention included slow-motion footage of a plane striking the World Trade Center, the towers' subsequent collapse, and smoke emerging from the Pentagon.
The September 11 precedent was one of the few surviving campaign-season taboos. It is survived by direct comparisons of one's opponents to Hitler.
Showing posts with label fear. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fear. Show all posts
Friday, September 5, 2008
Olbermann apologizes for GOP exploting Victoms of Sept. 11...
Fear and dread from the floor of the RNC.
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Friday, February 29, 2008
Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid...
So Hillary has stepped to the dark side (again). She is starting to use the same scare tactics that Bush and his cronies have used since 9/11. I am just waiting until she brings up the terror alert that seemed to have disappeared once Bush won his second term - weird isn't it!
This is an ad that Hilliary is running for the March fourth primaries:
Be Afraid - Be VERY AFRAID!!!
Haven't We Seen This Before?
Yes, by the Republicans!!!!!
This is an ad that Hilliary is running for the March fourth primaries:
Be Afraid - Be VERY AFRAID!!!
Haven't We Seen This Before?
Yes, by the Republicans!!!!!
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