"Can any of you monday morning quarterbackers finish a chain of thought trough to a possible end outcome?"

Yes, most can, Old Guy. However, it would likely not be the end you envision. It seems that for you Bush should be elected because the nation is on a horse in midstream and somehow Catsup and oil are equal in your mind.

"What is the connection between Haliburton and Cheney and how does it compare with the Heinz / Teresa Heinz Kerry connection?"

To answer this, it doesn't compare at all. The US did not invade Iraq to get strategic positioning for a tomato crop. And it's Mrs Kerry who has the Heinz connection. It is the VICE PRESIDENT who has the Haliburton connection. And he advises Bush, because Bush is too ill-informed to advise himself. See you Tuesday.