>>It sounds like your primary motivation this election is Iraq, and who was in charge, if so I will not engage a debate as opinions are solidly formed by this point. If, however, your decision is based on "Iraq and their fiscal policies" as you previously wrote, then I would ask that you again look at the fiscal policies of both parties. Consider what's more likely to result in a sounder fiscal policy, a divided government or single party rule. History has provided a solid guide and if your moving towards that small "l" I think this must be considered.
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>I have no illusions on the fiscal policies of the Democrats. Mine is more about anger, or disgust, at Republicans for campaigning as the party of fiscal discipline. They controlled both houses of Congress, and had the veto. There's really no excuse. And again, it's not that Democrats will be fiscally responsible. I fully expect that they won't. But Republicans campaigned heavily on that theme, then promptly abandoned it when they got in power.

All valid. Throw out the baby with the bathwater?