re: #319 OldLineTexan

In the eyes of the MSM, it’s all fact.

You can make a smear out of fact.

Examples:

Fact:
I am against illegal immigration. The borders of the US should be secured against illegal and unmonitored entry to guard against terrorism and drug trafficking.

Smear:
OldLineTexan is a racist who favors oppressing undocumented workers because they are overwhelmingly Mexican. The US border is a vital commercial area, and we must preserve good relations with our neighbors. Drug trafficking exists, but OldLineTexan conflates it with terrorism to push his radical, racist viewpoint.

I certainly know what you mean. But I am not concerned at the moment about the “eyes of the MSM.” I am concerned that we maintain a focus on the importance of border security, without throwing our lot in with racists. There are many fine Americans of all races who want secure borders. Let’s work with the ones who want them for security, not for “purity.”