According to websites that track this type of thing, the Democrats have launched 72 charges (attacks) against Alaska Governor Sarah Palin since she was picked by John McCain to be the next Vice President of the United States. Like rabid dogs after a hunk of red meat, the Democrats are working tirelessly to pick this relative "newbie" apart and to dismember her limb by limb in the political arena.

But wait ... I thought this was the party of "change" - the party that welcomes Washington outsiders and encourages the young and "inexperienced" to get into the arena. Why pursue her so relentlessly, and run the risk of souring her for politics forever? Is this the party of change, or the party of destruction, bullying and intimidation? The Republicans correctly point out Obama's inexperience, but don't go after him nearly as doggedly as the Democrats hound down Palin.

Truth be told, they are afraid of this newcomer, and how she is energizing the Republican base. Hillary was never a real threat, but this woman may well be. They are pissing their pants, both out of fright and also in anticipation of tearing her asunder.