misdirection

Listening to the Republicans blame the Democrats for the financial meltdown is a bit like listening to a Talibani male blame women for his erection.

Sure, maybe she's a bit of a vamp. Perhaps she's even a whore. But she's not to blame for your reaction, the temptation you felt was your own product.

Who has dominated politics since the Reagan years? Who has framed almost every debate? Towards whom has the Democratic party been drifting now since the 70's?

Let's give credit where credit is due.