Doug is defending the President of his country--and I admire him for that. But Doug, Bush ain't givin' you much to work with.

What will matter is the next election. All elections seem important, and given the nature of democracy, I posit that all elections are important. To quote a friend of mine named Crooter, "You don't get to vote on the way things are. You already have." Just be extra careful with your vote this time 'round. It means lots to the US--and the rest of this planet.

Bruce M