right wrong or indifferent ...he is a Democrat...so I will have to try doubly hard to cut him slack..I know this and my criticizing of his policies will be very well thought out.

I am intrinsically an *extremely realistic* [My own moral compass] moderate just to the right...I am who I am...BUT...I am also a very fair person....and I will always listen....and I am always open to new strategies....*if* it means smaller government....and a strong defense, fiscal conservatism among other conservative thought processes......but Obama is a Democrat..and Democrats are not typically known for this....so I re-iterate...Time will tell.

I appreciate your post...as a matter of fact...keep questioning me..I do not want to become complacent ...you'r style of writing is non-threatening. I do not immediately go on the defensive. It appears that you and I *get* each other...and communication between you and me is effortless.