Unfortunately that seems to be the pattern. When people were criticizing Bush, well, let's just say I thought their tactics and methods wouldn't do them any favors.

Now they're reaping what they'd sown.

You can disagree and debate and be civil. If I had to put my finger on the leading reason why it's gotten so bad, I would have to say it's because of news going from "information" to "entertainment" and there fore being a slave to ratings. It's not the ONLY reason, not by a longshot - but if I had to pick #1 with a bullet, that would be it.

Calling George Bush a 'moronic monkey' is about as productive as painting a Hitler moustache on Obama.