. . . though not necessarily. It depends on the individual's outlook.

92: Looking for a new face, I voted for Clinton in the first round, and was appalled within a matter of months -- and there was no improvement.

’96: I voted for Nader, fully aware he would lose, but getting a complainer’s vote into a runnerless election anyway.

’00: I voted for Gore (the only candidate to even mention nanotech -- he actually did appear to care at the time), and was honestly sorry he lost.

Today, I'm happily surprised by our CinC. I've seen Bush's activities to date to have held the honorable high ground in all aspects of leadership. Where trouble might arise, he is quick to seek council, and this is a good thing.

Prejudicially, I have no problem with a true patriot wrapping himself in the American flag, so long as he shows acknowledgement for just what it is that flag represents -- me -- just as anyone else would not mind, so long as the wrapped politico does the same for them.

So sorry that I agree with the current admin, and that the bulk of the media (current or retired) does not.

Let me know when there's a change,
Dan