16 of the Dumbest Things Americans Believe -- And the Right-Wing Lies Behind Them

Americans are often misinformed, occasionally downright dumb, and easily misled by juicy-sounding rumors. But while the right wing is taking full advantage of this reality, the left worries that calling out lies is "rude."

Remember when Congressman Joe Wilson stood up during Obama’s State of the Union address to falsely shout “you lie?” He was chastised soundly by the pundit class. But mostly he drew heat for being impolite, and was compared ... Full Story »

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James Jackson
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by James Jackson - Nov. 14, 2010

It struck me as little more than name calling. It may be satisfying to shout Lair, Lair! or Idiot!, but it doesn't advance understanding or conversation.

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