[calcowgirl]

But the problem was, in their zeal to support Rudy, they also began to bash conservatives such as Ronald Reagan.

True. Since I have seen posts on this thread suggesting that discussion of the negatives of a candidate's record or position on issues is in violation of Reagan's "Eleventh Commandment," I would like to add that "bash" was reflected by misrepresenting, mischaracterizing, and or presenting facts out of context--and/or flat out lying. Discussing positives and negatives of all candidates should be encouraged but it needs to be done in an honest, forthright and accurate manner (imo).

[Bigh4u2]

“Discussing positives and negatives of all candidates should be encouraged but it needs to be done in an honest, forthright and accurate manner”

Without a doubt.