Republican Smear Machine

Republicans Embrace the Cootie Effect

Stephen Zunes | Posted 12.01.2008 | Politics


Stephen Zunes

Though it is easy to dismiss the Republican reliance on the cootie effect and guilt-by-association as a sign of desperation, it would be a mistake to underestimate its potential impact.

Obammunism

Disgrasian | Posted 11.30.2008 | Politics


Disgrasian

Like the Chinese, Obama is a Communist. So you know what that means, right? Obama not only shared his toys, but he, like the Chinese, first tainted them with lead paint.

Indiana Smears Cause Voter Backlash

Chuck Lasker | Posted 11.27.2008 | Home


Chuck Lasker

After receiving an email smear, one Indiana voter wrote: "I am outraged that the Republican Party sent this kind of smut to my home ... There is no place in this election [for] this garbage. It will not work; not this time."

Obama's "Liberal Record" In Line With Most Americans' Views

Bob Geiger | Posted 11.06.2008 | Politics


Bob Geiger

If they're going to resort to their tired old tactic of yelling "liberal, liberal, liberal," let's at least let them know that they're including the mainstream of America under that umbrella.

Obama's Half-Brother In Kenya Targeted On Republican Smear Site

US News And World Report | Paul Bedard | Posted 10.12.2008 | Politics


It was only a matter of time: A website has been created to provide donations to Sen. Barack Obama's half brother, who lives on $12 a year in a shack ...

Jerome Corsi's Shameless Hatchet Job on Barack Obama

Joseph A. Palermo | Posted 08.13.2008 | Politics


Joseph A. Palermo

Corsi's biggest claim to fame is co-authoring the infamous Swift Boat Veterans for Truth. Judging from the shrill and paranoid tone of his latest effort I get the impression Obama has really scared these guys this time.

Unintentionally Humorous Right Wing Talking Points For The Summer

James Boyce | Posted 07.08.2008 | Politics


James Boyce

The folks behind the Oklahoma City Bombing and the first World Trade Center attack were caught, prosecuted and in the case of Timothy McVeigh, executed. And then there's Osama.