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Originally Posted by tecoyah
the sarcasm was not needed, and did nothing to further the discussion.
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Not to disagree too vehemently, but um. . .I disagree

Certain members of the right had an absolutely wonderful time bashing democratic candidates over their military experience and lack of (or in Kerry's case, wished-for lack of) medals. The sarcasm pointed out that, if they wish to further that argument, they must be prepared to be held to it, and IMO it did so in a way that would be difficult to achieve by "saying it straight."