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We’re now at a time in political debate where asking a politician to clarify a controversial position they have taken on an important issue is immediately referred to as a “gotcha” tactic. A number of conservatives have criticized Rachel Maddow for her Rand Paul interview. Apparently, they feel that Maddow asking Paul to explain the statement he made on the limits of government in respect to the Civil Rights Act was unfair.
So you know, one thing that we can learn in this lesson that I have learned and Rand Paul is learning now is don’t assume that you can engage in a hypothetical discussion about constitutional impacts with a reporter or a media personality who has an agenda, who may be prejudiced before they even get into the interview in regards to what your answer may be — and then the opportunity that they seize to get you.
You know, they’re looking for that gotcha moment. And that’s what it evidently appears to be that they did with Rand Paul, but I’m thankful that he was able to clarify his answer about his support for the Civil Rights Act.
Palin’s comment is ludicrous. First of all, Rand clarified nothing. He made a statement he was unable and unwilling to defend. Period. Secondly, Palin is a woman who believes that a gotcha moment is being asked “what newspapers do you read” so her credibility on this topic (or any topic, really) is nil.
The bottom line here is that Paul made a statement to a newspaper which he wishes he never made – not because he doesn’t believe it but because he’s been made aware that it was controversial. Radical beliefs have their consequences in national politics as Paul is now discovering (just ask the Arizona state legislature). Trying to divert attention from loony tune beliefs by making ridiculous claims of unfair ‘gotcha’ moments only works on dimwits. Which of course makes Palin’s comments on Fox totally effective.
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I know, that gotcha thing is so overplayed by Palin. It serves to show us the true ignorance in the person that would rather blame the one giving the question. The one posing the question is seen as manipulating for a gotcha moment to hurt them with what is seen as a created lie to make them look bad for an agenda, when all the while their own agenda’s were brought to light. It’s not about seeking truth in what they believe and wish to serve as a Politician. Maddow did a very important “smashing” job of exposing Rand Paul. That felt so good. I knew about the racial issues, but I had no clue about how he felt on the ADA law. That was a bit of a shock.