Keep in mind that the world you see is the world you already believe in. That's why people of differing viewpoints tend to misinterpret what the other one says most of the time. If both people can actually grasp (I mean fully grasp) the other's viewpoint, then they will find they have much in agreement after all.

It isn't a question of scoring points, it's a question of finding a common understanding (except when I pounce on nasty people who unreasonably diss Bob Dylan, despite having precious little knowledge about him in the first place... heh!). Well, we all have our little indulgences. :-)

America will survive both George Bush and John Kerry, but probably not without a certain amount of collateral damage. That's my prediction. I have faith in Americans as a people. If only they would just watch a little less machine TV...you know, it's the hypnotist that sits in your living room and robs you of sentient life on a daily basis. Read, people, read!