Ethics

Ilana Mercer Responds

By Ed Brayton

Ilana Mercer has responded to my criticism of her calling Barack Obama by his middle name in order to give the false impression that he's Muslim (scroll to the update at the bottom). And I have a feeling you're going to find her answer rather amusing. She did it because it rhymes:

So why did I originate--and use now on two occasions--the "Hillary, Hussein McCain Axis of Evil" appellation?

For one, because it sounds good. This writer is a sucker for the sound of words. The rhyme is irresistible. Writing is a bit of a craft. I know I'm a throwback in this respect.

Full post as published by Dispatches from the Culture Wars on March 31, 2008 (boomark / email).