I don't really care about Emmet Dunphy one way or the other.  It is the attitudes he expresses - which are quite widespread - which I want to refute.  Most people aren't experts in the South Ossetia situation.  They will form their opinion based on their perceptions of the protagonists.  If they feel its only the usual anti-war protesters who are making a fuss about the McCain angle, they will not pay much attention.  The conlicts of interest which the evidence suggests should concern and democrat, anywhere.  I have to present my argument as the mainstream fact based narrative - whereas he is just venting spleen.

It's time I got out of this game....