The reason that Kerry is not ignorant nor an asshole is because he is
thoughtful, caring, intelligent and analytical, flexible, sensitive and strong (they go together) and that he is concerned about people who
are less well-off than he is. He also served his country honorably with
responsibility.

Bush, on the other hand, is not compassionate for those less fortunate then he, acts neurotically, impulsively, has a bad temper which he
uses on his staff, and has not served his country honorably but
dodged service through his privilege and his father's intercession.
Bush pretends to be a strong leader and may have convinced some
of the people in the hinterlands that he is but not all of them. Many of
them are not stupid and are educated and read about what's going on.
Bush doesn't represent them.

Kerry's values are for community, cooperation with other countries rather than alienating them like Bush has done, respect for international bodies such as the World Court, the UN and reflects the true idealism of America which can once again become a moral leader and not an
occupier and oppressor of foreign lands.

Frank