sheesh I don't mean this to be jumping on a DR day but I really am curious, Doug. Look at Fortunato's post, stripped of identifiers, and then your snarky response. Surely the positives he listed are things that you also want?

Subject: RE: BS: 2012 Presidential Election
From: Fortunato - PM
Date: 06 May 11 - 09:12 AM

If possible, I will likely be voting again. There may be an opponent who is intelligent and capable, but in order to be heard by the opposing party, the platform of such a person must apparently include the shrewish, negative, and in some cases, air-headed, message that is now over arching.
    I still respond to progressive views of America. I still respond to social programs that feed the hungry, educate the disadvantaged, and train the underemployed. I still look to space exploration, medical and scientific research to advance human endeavor and enlightenment.
    I do not respond to the tired old criticisms of democracy and our capitalist system. I do not respond to the manure mouthed by talk radio and tv media whose only motive is self-aggrandizement and salary. I do not respond to 'leaders' who build their notoriety on the backs of those who strive for progress.
    The one I vote for, I believe, still carries hope of progress as a nation in his heart.
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and Doug says:
Yep, it sure seems to me, Fortunato, that you will be voting for Obama.