McCainPedia: Is the name deceitful?

McCainPeida is a wiki based website formed by the DNC. This is an innovative way to drive the campaign against McCain forward. Is it right to call this site a “pedia” as in encyclopedia? The use of “pedia” conveys a sense of objectivity, but I am sure this site is far to the left of objectivity. The use of “pedia” distorts the viewers perspective of what is actually being displayed. I have no problem with the DNC making this website. They are exercising their first amendment rights and it is a part of the game of politics. I do think it is deceitful that they are calling it McCain (“Pedia”), however, because their messages will clearly be subjectively based. A true “pedia” would give both sides of the topic. It would have to allow the GOP to contribute to make it a true “pedia”. A more appropriate name for the site should be McCainSlamBook. At least then, readers would immediately know that they are being subjectively informed. If the GOP created a website called Obamapedia I would hold the same stance. There is actually an Obamapedia on the web, but it doesn’t seem to be sanctioned by an official government related entity, thus I don’t hold it to the same standards that I would a DNC or GOP. These entities are held to a higher degree of responsibility with regard to truth in presentation and intentions. Don’t agree with me? Let’s Deetrio.

Who's fair game?

Is it fair to target a politician's family when administering substantive criticism? What if the family member is openly speaking out in the political arena; is it fair then? Well, Michelle Obama has been the recent target of politically charged attacks and this raises the ethical concerns. Is this dirty politics? Barack Obama surely thinks so. He's right. It is dirty . Is it unfair? No. Why? You can see my take on the situation in the comment I left for the YouTube Video below.

My Comment on YouTube:
"Maybe Michelle shouldn’t have put herself out there. Stiff competition makes politics a very dirty game and that is unfortunate. I do not advocate political smear attacks. I think they are unnecessary and only distract us from the true issues. Once you decide to put yourself out there, however, sometimes you have to live with the consequences that arise. Michelle is just going to have to deal with it, stay strong, and reconsider her actions the next time she thinks about going public."

Feel free to disagree with me. In fact, I want to know what you think if you do disagree with me. Let's deliberate the facts of the ethics of politics and who is fair game. We'll discuss our various opinions. If I was wrong, I'll discover the truth. Let's deetrio.