Reading through this thread I reach the conclusion that some of you are absolutely priceless.

So the problems of the world (at least as much of the world as you guys see it) is all down to the last four years and the personal responsibility of one man and his administration. That of course, as a contention is patently ridiculous.

Come November you all toddle off to vote, now say you get your oft-stated hearts desire and you end up next January with a new President. What do you think is going to change? I think you will find by 2008 - it will be very little. Things in life do not happen like somebody turning on a switch, they take time. If you want your recession/depression, then by all means follow the Kerry plan to full employment. You want the world to love you - that would be completely new - apart from a few old friends who have realised, and appreciated, what America has contributed to democracy and freedom in this world - the rest of the world has never loved America, envied yes, and in that envy is the realisation that they cannot achieve the same, so the next best thing is to try and destroy it.

From McGrath of Harlow's post above (24 May 04 - 06:18 PM)

"Comical Ali was a much less unsavoury character, just doing his job as a press spokesman, which was to lie through his teeth when his bosses required. Like Kimmitt, in that respect."

I would replace the last sentence to read:

"Like The Daily Mirror's correspondent with his photographs, in that respect."

Reading through the article that Kevin linked to, it is obvious that inconsistencies do exist and they all have to be sorted out. Doesn't suit the knee-jerk reactions of most of you, I know, but that would be the more rational course to take.