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DelayedReaction · 06-29-2004, 10:47 PM

Guys, chill out. Personal attacks bring nothing to the table.

I think this ad may backfire. Not only does it represent another typical attack ad (which the public is steadily getting tired of), but it doesn't really show the President in a good light. Think about the sequence of the commerical...

1) Attack on Kerry & Sponsors
2) Comparison of Kerry to Hitler
3) Declaration that Attack Ads are Wrong
4) Videos of speeches attacking Bush.
5) Supportive blurb of Bush.

Now, what I can only suspect they want the audience to do is first feel concerned at what Kerry's doing, then agree that personal attacks are bad, get annoyed at the personal attacks being depicted, then agree that Bush is the opposite of "pessimism and hate."

What I experienced is something different. I see the attack ads and Hitler comparison, and then see a statement that personal attacks are bad. My mind goes WTF? while I come to terms with this, all the while being exposed to rhetoric of Bush's failures by vocal liberals. When Bush's "hey I'm better than them!" bit comes around, I've decided it's kinda funny and start laughing at him.

Your mileage may vary, but that's what I got. Seriously; how can presenting the arguments of your opponents ever be good for you?

06-29-2004, 10:47 PM	#23 (permalink)
DelayedReaction BFG Builder Location: University of Maryland	Guys, chill out. Personal attacks bring nothing to the table. I think this ad may backfire. Not only does it represent another typical attack ad (which the public is steadily getting tired of), but it doesn't really show the President in a good light. Think about the sequence of the commerical... 1) Attack on Kerry & Sponsors 2) Comparison of Kerry to Hitler 3) Declaration that Attack Ads are Wrong 4) Videos of speeches attacking Bush. 5) Supportive blurb of Bush. Now, what I can only suspect they want the audience to do is first feel concerned at what Kerry's doing, then agree that personal attacks are bad, get annoyed at the personal attacks being depicted, then agree that Bush is the opposite of "pessimism and hate." What I experienced is something different. I see the attack ads and Hitler comparison, and then see a statement that personal attacks are bad. My mind goes WTF? while I come to terms with this, all the while being exposed to rhetoric of Bush's failures by vocal liberals. When Bush's "hey I'm better than them!" bit comes around, I've decided it's kinda funny and start laughing at him. Your mileage may vary, but that's what I got. Seriously; how can presenting the arguments of your opponents ever be good for you? __________________ If ignorance is bliss, you must be having an orgasm.