If 2004 is an Indicator, The Attack Ads Will Get Worse

I wonder as I see the venom being thrown about here and on other 'Democratic' web sites how we could possibly have forgotten what a nasty campaign commercial is.  If you have forgotten, here are some reminders of days past.

Warning: Video intensive over the flip.  Dial ups, beware.

When John vs John is ugly:

Let's define the term swiftboating

That makes a plain, old fashioned negative ad seem pretty banal.

Does this article sound familliar?
http://www.azstarnet.com/...

I could not find this ad on youtube. It is worth of mention.  No candidate has done anything like this thus far:

But the most inflammatory ad used the visual image of Osama bin Laden as a way to raise questions about Dean's foreign policy credibility.

http://www.counterpunch.org/...
http://www.jsonline.com/...

And less we forget what a poorly placed word can do....

Take time to remember how bad it can be and get ready for how bad it will be.  

Think about what Swiftboating is before you hurl the term.