Richie et al:

Yes, I do believe that the Bush administration has usurped way too much power. I don't feel as if I am now a member of a *representative* government when information is so mainipulated by the government and the media. I don't think this bodes well for the survival of democracy.

With that said, I still love America as it is the only country that I have ever lived and because it has the *potential*, with its might, to lead mankind further down the raod toward being *civilized*.

Now as for my friends, Doug. Remember when you used to call me a "liberal" and I asked you to not do that because it is not a label that fits me too well... and so you stopped. I'd like to ask you now to stop making satements that I am in support of Saddam's regime, for I am not. You will find no reference anywhere that supports your statement. To be a proponent of peace is not the same as supporting bad people. I am consistent in that. My premise going back to my 2nd post here at Mudact when I started the "Department of Peace" threadf is that there other ways to promote peaceful coexhistence rather that blowing folks up. So, I'll ask you, my friend, to cease linking me to a bad person, thank you.

Now come on over here and get a big hug.

Peace,

Bobert