Why is it stupid to ask for the rules? It's only stupid if I jump on the bandwagon without knowing the facts.
What is stupid is when people jump on a thread and act like an ass to someone that asks a legit question.
The day of the debate someone was posting Kerry said something that I never confirmed. I asked him when he said it (I really wanted it to be true as it would have been another flip-flop), but it was never said. At least that I could find. I'd hate to jump on the bandwagon and be wrong. I guess I wouldn't make a good CBS employee.
I guess I missed your question in the middle of your second block paragraph. Sorry.