BigBen

I would highly recommend that you do not begin there in the future. You make people take sides, you expose yourself, and only those who agree with you completely (or passionately disagree) continue to read, and then post.

Tacticians would chide you for 'showing your hand' so early. You asked where to begin, I am telling you.

Now, without killing your enemies with kindness, it is important to first recognize your opponents strength. Your discounting Kerry as an imbicile shows contempt and frustration, but little else.

Your choice of words are also at fault here. Does Kerry fit the traditional definition of "idiot"? Of course not. Look what you have done in the second instance here. You have shown your audience that you do not choose your words carefully and are quick to use euphamisms. If your opponent then attacks your wording, you are left looking foolish. You can hide behind the excuse of common language, and "everyone knew what I meant", but the damage is done sir. Your words have been discounted from this point on.

Are you trying to persuade the moderate person who has yet to choose political sides?
Are you trying to cause increased passion in your own camp by showing the ineptitude of your opponent?
Are you calling for a rebuttal from your opponent, thus creating a debate?

I must assume the answer is the second option... am I right?

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