I'd agree with that - at least for the Obama apologist arguments.
Redirection is a strong tool in their arsenal as well.
We now have questions on here asked about Halliburton, as a means to defend ACORN.
It's also usually in front of the backdrop of personal attack, as well.
I've seen more people personally called out & ranted at over the last couple weeks, than I ever have before on here.
I'll be the first to admit that I'm rude, and I shouldn't be. There's no defense or excuse for that. But I see outright attacks on certain users at times, and it comes mostly from the argument in favor of Socialism.