The End of Etiquette?

No matter which side of the political fence you are on, your opponent deserves respect and civility.  I’ve been amazed in both of this season’s presidential debates at the lack of good manners on the democratic side of the podium.  We first heard Senator Obama do so several times during his exchange with Senator McCain.  Often he referred to McCain as simply ”John”.  No title. No last name. No respect. 

I assumed that the press and blogosphere would be abuzz over this social gaffe.  Not so.

Last night, Senator Biden employed the same tactic multiple times in reference to McCain.  One can only assume that the democratic advisors assumed that if it worked once, it would work again.  And work it did, serving to demean McCain.

I never liked it when my republican counterparts referred to President Clinton as simply “Clinton” or just “Bill” during his term in office and I don’t like it now.

Come on people, let’s show some respect.

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Published:
Friday, October 3rd, 2008 at 1:59 pm
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kevin
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