For quite a while, conservatives have embraced an annoying strategy — trawl through liberal comments sections in the hopes of finding intemperate remarks. The right then takes these comments to “prove” that the left is made up of unhinged radicals.
The practice has always been rather self-defeating. In fact, about a year ago, Kevin Drum came up with a sensible maxim: “If you’re forced to rely on random blog commenters to make a point about the prevalence of some form or another of disagreeable behavior, you’ve pretty much made exactly the opposite point.” Eventually, the practice was even given a name: “Nutpicking.”
Actually, no, Steve Benen… It’s called Nut KICKING… And it’s made infinitely easier by virtue of how frequently the left lets its true nature slip through. That Republican candidates are adopting the practice (A little late, in my view) makes you nervous seems obvious. The reasons why are, as well.
You’re feeling exposed, huh?
