Kerry didn't say "acceptable." "Nuisance," yes. I don't think even Bush believes he can completely eliminate all terrorism from the world. I don't think there's much difference between Bush and Kerry in how they feel about terrorism in general, so the Bushites are playing the semantics game.

Or, tarheel, do you think Bush can completely eliminate all terrorism in the world, now and in the future? If you DO believe he's omnipotent, you're nuts. If you don't, then you likely believe Bush wants to reduce the terrorism, make it less widespread, stop it before it happens and make it so it doesn't affect so many people. Some might use the term 'nuisance' for that. What term would you use?