Melissa nails it, as always: McCain blows the dog whistle. Obligatory reading of the day.
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Obligatory Reading of the Day!
It's all over the Internet, so I won't belabor it. People are
talking about the McCain video that allegedly implies that Obama might
be the Antichrist. It's said to be a "dog-whistle," meaning
that only the intended audience gets the message. Others
might see it, but miss the hidden meaning…
Oh, and this adds another perspective on dog-whistling tactics of the McCain campaign.