re: Cognitive Dissonance rating system
I share your dissonance but with a different slant...
My +. -, 0 (neutral) ratings on my selected issues:
Space support: B+ K-
National Security: B+ K-
Foreign Relations: B+ K0
Govt Spending: B- K-
Entitlement $: B- K-
Misc Social Issues: B- K0
EDU reform (vouchers) B+ K-
New Energy policy: B- K0
Best deal for Massachusetts: B- K++
