GUEST, I understand what you are saying in you last post (29 Jul 04 - 01:19 PM), and it sounds perfectly reasonable to me. Much of what I post here is along the same line--like daily journaling.

I do not agree that the vast majority of Mudcatters are "knee jerk reactionaries," nor do I agree with you're contention that I am an "absolutist." I came to my conclusions through a long process of assessment and reasoning. That process continues, and if I encounter new facts or information, I may change my mind. I realize that this puts me in the same camp as John Kerry, who, when he changes his mind because he has received new information, he is accused of "flip-flopping."

Give me a good rational for voting for Nader, and I might just come around. But make it better that the ones offered so far.

Don Firth