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Lynn Wigglesworth wrote:
> Letterman brought it up last night. In the "guilt by association" 
> department, how come we haven't heard in mainstream media about McCain's 
> friendship with G. Gordon Liddy? Sheesh; the guy tried to swing an 
> election by stealing 'secrets'. Liddy has advocated the best way to kill 
> an ATF agent (a head shot). If that isn't 'domestic terrorism', what is? 

I think and for me, the difference is someone who is repentant and 
served their time.
By our current definitions, both Liddy and Ayers would probably be dt's.
Liddy served time and has been apologetic.
Ayers prouldy confessed his crimes,  but charges were dropped because 
the FBI illegally wiretapped him.  He was convicted of possession of 
explosive, but did no prison for the offense.  He was a fugitive for 
years and has since been unrepentant.  In his mind, he did nothing wrong.
Had Ayers, over 40 years, come out and say, I was young and stupid and 
my actions were terrible, horrible acts of violence against innocent 
people, but today I realize that change should be affected through 
non-violent means only, then I might feel differently about the guy. 
IMO, just because the guy has not committed an act in some many years 
does not make him any less dangerous, in fact, if there has been no 
mental reversal, it may have him more dangerous.
The other difference is that McCain and Liddy have had a relationship 
that is 'airways-open' for 'inspection', so to speak, and McCain has 
addressed that and not lied about it.
Obama on the other hand, lied about his connections to Ayers, at first 
saying he didn't know him-only a guy from his neighborhood.  Now, he 
gives us Ayers' resume and says Ayers doesn't advise him.  I personally 
don't think he is telling the truth, and that is certainly not the 
extent of the relationship.  Why is he hiding or avoiding talking about 
the nitty gritty details?