Kendal's puppy story is simple but succinct. I hope he did not think I was questioning his sincerity. I, also, think that he could tell us that Republicans do not have horns, nor are they as narrow minded as some of these threads make them out to be. There are Republicans of great character and integrity, some of whom hold public office. There are scalawags, galore, in the GOP but so are there among the Democrats. I'm sure that I don't have to list the countless Democratic lawmakers and governors who held the line for segregation.
Ours is not a parliementry system so party affiliation doesn't mean very much. In the big cities, one was either a Democrat or one was virtually disenfranchised. I am sure that in other ares the same was true for Republicans. This is just another reason why we can not depend on our traditional parties to represent us. Once upon a time, when unions had some political clout, the Democrats leaned toward labor but not so much any more. It is well past time for liberals to climb out from under their beds and demand and support candidates who represent their views. You had your chance with Nader but the talking heads scared you into voting for their faceless candidate du jour.

                         Mike