True, Paddymac, and I fear we are gonna get it. I heard a talking head on MSNBC say tonight that the difference between the Democrats and the Republicans is the Democrats know how to manupilate a situation like this, and the Republicans do not (paraphrasing).

I think what he was implying was, the Democrats, when it comes to dirty tricks, are miles ahead of the Republicans. The Democrats will do anything they think necessary to win, and they are willing to doing it!

They espouse "fair play," and fully expect "fair play," from the Republicans, but don't feel "fair play" applies to them.

Winning is the thing, and they really don't care what is required of them to win!

I suppose, if one believes strongly enough in one's cause, it can be rationilized.

For example, in Nazi Germany prior to WW2, those that believed in the cause of the Facist regime, probably rationalized that what they were doing was in the best interest of their country, even the world.

It is impossible for me to imagine why they felt that way, but I guess they did.

It is also impossible for me to understand why the Democrat's thirst for power is so strong, they will pull the shenagigans they have pulled in Florida.

I guess they believe their own rheteric: Bush will appoint Judges to the Supreme Court who will cause the destruction of our country; Roe vs Wade will be overturned; old folks will be deprived of their Social Security; no one will be provided assistance to purchase prescription drugs, etc. What rubbish! Regardless of who is president, these programs will be implemented, because the voters have indicated that they want this type of assurance and relief. I think the current election will further sour our young people's attitude toward politics. It will make them them more cynical, and less trusting of the political process, and I can't say I blame them.

DougR