Debunk the lies

Thomas Sowell has a knack for cutting to the chase.  In this column he channels many Republicans' view that Democrats are allowed to get away with lying with impunity simply because they are not challenged by articulate arguments from Republicans.  He gives several examples.  Sowell raises a very good point.  In the absence of debunking these lies by Democrats the impression given is that Republicans believe them as well and therefore they must be received wisdom.  Sowell is saying is every lie should be challenged and debunked on the spot, immediately.  Now granted unlike their opposition Republicans do not have the benefit of media access, nevertheless there are ways now to get around this problem: the internet, talk radio and Fox News are three such ways.  Newt Gingrich and Chris Christie are two articulate Republicans who don't shy away from confronting the lies of the Democrats.  Unfortunately Romney seems reluctant to take them on.