Party-line view 'naive'

I was wondering how long it would take for Mr. Wilhem to sound off once again on "extremist liberals" and all their "venomous comments" ('Liberals resort to venom," July 24). It seems that anyone who is critical of the president is "hate-filled" and therefore should be disparaged (clearly listening to too much Hannity). Apparently only people who agree with the president should be considered credible. That is extremely naive.

He tries desperately to convince us that the Democratic Party has been marginalized and taken over by groups with no other agenda than to simply smear the president.

Open your eyes and ears, man! Do you hot see what is happening right now with Karl Rove/Joseph Wilson scandal? This should not be acceptable by any administration. Mr. Wilhelm does not see the forest for the trees.

Instead of attacking people who would criticize the Republican-dominated government, you should be a little more responsible and at least recognize when many in your beloved party are hurting the very institutions that used to make us proud. Hearing you talk about the "hate" and "venom" of the left, when that is all you speak of, is the definition of hypocrisy.

Joe Aune

Spokane, WA

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