You're welcome, dianavan.

At least Dean shows some life, something coursing through his veins which is warmblooded and sparked!

Here's what I sent to Kennedy:

Dear Sir,

I would like to thank you for resisting the pack mentality during the State of The Union speech the other night. While I would have preferred all Democrats show more backbone and walk out on the travesty it was, I was heartened by your refusal to stand and applaud like a puppet like so many others.

What has happened to Congress? Where is the adversity, the questioning, the OPPOSITION? Why are they allowing GWB to run roughshod over our civil rights, our economy, our children and seniors and our allies? I remember a day, not that long ago, when Congresspersons were free with their disagreements with a sitting President, even contemptuous and outspoken. I know there are a few others like yourself, including Barney Franks, but there needs to be many, many more. GWB is running our country and her citizens into the ground. We need leaders who will stand up to him and say "Enough is enough. We won't take it anymore!" That is what I hope the voters will also do come this next election, but we have to see more backbone from the Democrats and a united force behind their candidate for president.

Thank you, again, would there were more of you and your like,