I apologize for mis-paraphrasing you, CarolC. My bad... but I still respectfully disagree with the substance of what you said. The Democrats are very good at defining the debate by miscasting all Republicans as nasty, mean-spirited and worse.

In fact, recently, Daschle held a press-conference to talk about "Republican obstructionist tactics" while simultaneously assisting in the Estrada filibuster.

I personally think the Republicans stink royally at the PR game. There's nothing sexy about a tough love approach to national issues.

I still think our disagreement boils down to the corner of the ring from which we are looking at the issues. My perception is that the Republians get the shaft more often than not by the media and I'm sure your perception is the opposite. I think Bernard Goldberg was courageous and you probably think he's a paranoid narcissist.

My point? I still think what I said was applicable despite my mis-paraphrasing of you. It's hard to read thoroughly with a stinky-diapered baby on your lap. :-) I was movin' fast...