not even trying to have a serious argument

Beck guest host Doc Thompson: Tanning salon tax makes health care reform a ‘racist law.’
(Think Progress)
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Obviously, this is a (stupid and offensive) joke, but how can we even have a serious debate when this is the level that the opposition stoops to?

But, of course, they don't have any serious arguments so all they can do is spout nonsensical hyperbole.