"Its only possible to smear if untruths are being told"
Your word smithing as always is good Zed, but not that good...
Defn: Smear To stain or attempt to destroy the reputation of; vilify
Untruths as you put it need not be present in order to smear....this is your biased untruth added to the definition....propaganda, innuendo and misdirection will do just fine...again the history is littered with examples.
Don't hide behind realism again Zed, we've been there before, you are not the victim you are a willing participant in the posting on HC and do not shun when it is your turn to press peoples buttons.
CDU Price at posting:
$4.40 Sentiment: Hold Disclosure: Not Held