Reply #28: Gosh, she's like a school kid, isn't she? So and so, who's very important says this...

[Joe Chi Minh]

You're the only one who says that and nine other people say the opposite, (superior smile!).

How do politicians like Kuchinich and other leading Dems hold back from saying to her (and to the numerous, other Bushite air-heads like her):

"You're really very naive, aren't you? Do you really think that following the herd is to merely acknowledge the definitive authority in every situation? This is not a school playground we're talking about, you know. You should have left peer-pressure deference behind you at high school.

Sometimes it is appropriate to defer to an authoritative voice, but never uncritically, and certainly not as a general rule. Do you feel that you should act as a cheerleader for every majority you report on?

Since, however, you've raised the issue of authority, however unwittingly, would it not be appropriate for YOU to refrain from repeatedly shouting ME down? Or maybe you think I should be interviewing you."