It was Robert Heinlein who said (and I'm paraphrasing up the wazoo here because I can't remember the actual quote) that the biggest problem with politics and elections is that we only get to vote for people who lust for power. People who aren't interested in power, don't run for office. What he said we really need is someone we can drag kicking and screaming into political leadership and who will do the job and be happy to get out when his term is up.

>Kevin;
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>Now I understand why the Democrats have done little or nothing for all too many years! They want to see how far the Republicans will take things without attempting to take responsibility for anything. Let the country go to the dogs and then in 2008 miraculously the Democrats will spring to life, find an outstanding presidential candidate and save not only the nation but the world!
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>In reality, I find the actions of both major political parties for the last 12 years to be disgusting. First the Republicans fought Clinton for 8 years and now the Democrats fight Bush. The people represented by these fine politicians are not being served. Neither major party seems to be concerned with the nation. It is about power. How can you get anything done if you are always fighting for power?
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>Let’s get back to the good old days of political corruption, pork barreling, and the good old boys. Concentrate on what has made America strong! Every dog for himself! :)
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>Tom