I had 7 people on my presidential ballot in MA in 2000. I considered all of them to be serious candidates. You should too. I note that Republicans are generally more optimistic than Democrats. Of course it's easy to be optimistic when one has a big bank account, a good job, excellent insurance benefits, a comfortable and well-appointed apartment, and six weeks per year paid vacation, as do I, or if one is filthy rich, as apparently are you, but let's try not to forget the less fortunate. I do not support socialized medicine, but I do think US public school standards and US military capability should be second to none. Sometimes, but not always, we must be willing to forego the big tax breaks in deference to other pressing needs. I thought long and hard about it before becoming a republican, and managed to alienate just about everyone I know when I did, but I did so out of concern for this great nation. The democrats are just too unyielding and easily led by fools and tricksters, and Declined-to-State doesn't give you any real input in the process. I think Bush can win, but I would not underestimate Kerry. You'll hear many stories about him over the next several months, some of which will be true, some will not, but Kerry is a worthy opponent for President Bush. I say with conviction: Let the best man win.
Good points, imo. But I wouldn't bet on getting Opebo to agree with you on that...
