Since "civil" beat is allowing the column to continue that is disrespectful and totally uncivil then I have to assume that is what they intend to do in order to form a division among civil minded people.  Doesn't Pierre have enough pocket change to support his little blog?  This is one of the most disrespectful blogs I have ever seen.  The editor needs to submit her resignation for allowing it to go on.  Any legitimate credibility that civil beat once had has been destroyed.  Can I write a similar column comparing Obama and Hillary to the devil?  (It would be easy to do).  Did you know that Barrack was the name of Mohammeds black horse?  Can't say that.