Politics ebbs and flows in terms of "nasty"- though interestingly enough, there is a correlation between levels of economic divide and the vitriol spewed during campaigns-- the bigger the divide between rich and poor, the uglier the campaigns. So yes, it's nastier now than it was in the 1950's, but not any nastier than in the late 1800's.

Interesting discussion, as always, my friends. I'm off for the rest of the night. Have lovely evenings!

I'd take Sally Jesse over anything. I used to watch it every day after school when I was in junior high.

First off, Donahue is not catholic...any claims that he is by himself are purely for egotistical reasons. He in no way represents the catholic church on any matter. Him speaking for a catholic organization is sort of like Zippy Chippy speaking for grade 1 winning horses or something like that.