1.   Both are aware of public disgust with mudslinging, and know that they could deepen cynicism and depress turnout.

2.   If they do not, they will consign Americans to a system that strangles democracy and deepens the cynicism of voters.

3.   Some observers fear that in driving the public discourse to new lows, Flynt will deepen cynicism about the impeachment process and government in general.

4.   To miss this opportunity will only deepen popular cynicism and make more scandals inevitable.