I dunno, all the Amwerican tv stations were saying what a brilliant speech. he's looking forward the other bloke is looking back.

He obviously has something that we are missing. Perhaps they just don't like Kerry very much.

He's standing up for foetuses and families and America thinks he knows what he's doing , counting machines or no. He obviously has his fans. And all the tv journalists are numbered amongst them - powerful friends!

I know what you mean though Dave, it really does sound like complete tripe to a British ear. I can only think there must be some sort of cultural difference, and we aren't hearing a sub-text.