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As apposed to an arrogant absolutist republican, who sank every business he ever ran into the ground, cut funding for education and replaced it with an ineffective ruse called "No Child Left Behind" and handed over our government to corporate interests who cannot be held culpable for their actions?)

Yes, he accomplished many of his goals... and we're feeling the effects of his first year in office right now.

Strength does not make one right, or necessarily effective.

What about the green party, or an independent? We have too few choices.

I don't think a party can ever lead us in the right direction because they focus too much on dogma and politics and not enough on effective solutions. The Liberals think that the only way to solve all problems is through social programs. The Conservatives think that the only way to solve all problems is by free market solutions. That's like saying that all screws require a #2 flat head screw driver. What about screws that require a philips head, allen wrench? What about different sized screws? What about bolts, pegs, and nails?

Each issue has different variables and requires different solutions. Who cares what group, or emotional baggage is attached to a certain idea... we should apply what is most effective based on the variables of each issue and how they relate to the over all picture. We should judge solutions based on their effectiveness and not who says them.

Because of this, only an individual who has the skills of critical analysis and thinks for him/herself in a rational manner will lead this nation in the right direction.

The American dual party system is broken, if it ever really worked at all. We need at least three VIABLE parties.

According to the Drake equation, the probability of intelligent life (approximate to us) existing somewhere in the known universe is almost 100%. The probability of it being close enough to us for us to detect it - in the vast and unimaginably massive universe - is incredibly slim. So, is there intelligent life out there? Most likely. Have they been here before? Not a chance. Will we ever meet? Very, very improbable, but remotely possible.

Are you referring to prescription drugs or currently illegal drugs such as marijuana?

Neither, clinical studies show that high fructose corn syrup leads to diabetes and weight gain and the artificial sweeteners contribute to a higher risk of cancer. Not to mention the high acid content which can lead to stomach ulcers.

Undoubtedly, but along with our great capacity for destruction, we have a great capacity for adaptation and innovation. This gives me hope.

Terrorism as defined by republican rhetoric as "Islamo-Fascism" had been around in Europe and the Middle East for many decades before Bush. Reagan, Bush Sr., and Clinton all had to deal with such things - and don't forget the threats of nuclear war during the cold war. Tough issues are nothing new for the Presidency - incompetence and ignorance are.

Unfortunately, protesting no longer really works, at least in the U.S.

Not to mention the fact that Iraq had nothing to do with terrorism until after the U.S. got there.

I agree completely. We shouldn't forget the "intelligence" of weapons of mass destruction which the Bush administration used to support its rally for the Iraq war. This "intelligence" was attained by torture in Egypt and clearly turned out to be false.