No, Little Hawk, I do take note of what you are saying. The problem is that you DO imply that there is no difference between the parties—until someone calls you on it, then, you come up with your qualifications and modifications. But then, the next time you post along that line, it's back to the same "no difference" implication.

My getting on your case is more for the benefit of those who read your stuff and figure (from what you say the first time around), "Why should I bother to campaign or even vote if it isn't going to make any difference?"

Maybe you need to do some modification in your usual message and make clear that there IS a difference.

I do agree that the whole thing needs a major overhaul. And that's going to take some work and it's going to take some time. But in the meantime, I'm worried about what's going to happen if Romney / Ryan DO get elected this time around.

I think we're in basic agreement. But I don't want people to think that "the fix is in, so why should I even bother to vote?"

The thing is, Little Hawk, I've seen this happen. And it's pretty depressing.

Don Firth