For 3 years I have been visiting and sometimes contributing comments to the HEDGEHOG REPORT, which is a republican website that was once known for excellent polling data and analysis. I came as a centrist to the website to see what the right thinks.
The website-master, Dave Wissing, is excellent at putting out polling data. For a long time, only he front-paged the site.
However, since he began to let others front page at his once fine website, it has quickly degenerated into a massive racist anti-Obama hate fest.
For instance, did you know that it was expected that President Obama should serve up Colt 45 malt liquor at his now famous beer summit, since the stuff is cheap and the malt industry targets blacks, college students and the homeless? And this is mild compared to the postings of many visitors.
Apparently, many conservatives think that they can be clever and can slide in blatantly racist claims under the cloak of civility.
Once again, it is a sad day for the republican party, for most all of these comments are coming from members of the republican party. I will be doing a large post soon on the most obvious racist explosions within the GOP over the last year and you will be amazed at the frequency of such happenings.
Dave Wissing reminded me of the following :
“I would tend to agree with you on the tactics of some Republicans are using to attack Obama, but I will not apologize for anything ******** or ******** posted. They expressed their opinion and anyone was free to disagree. ”
Since Dave Wissing is using the 1st amendment to allow such material on his website, then I am also going to use the first amendment and warn all of my friends, aquaintances and contacts to steer clear of his website.
Avoid the HEDGEHOG REPORT. It is not what it used to be.
I used to frequent the place during the 2004 campaign. I’m now wishing I had returned to gloat during the last couple cycles.