Remember that less than 50% of eligible voters voted and that many are not eligible. Possibly 20% or less of the population ( I am guessing here ) chose the current "glorious" leader. ( PS I do not vote because the system is "mob rule" ) AGSC On 2006-Jul 31, at 09:39hrs AM, Russell McMahon wrote: Politics: Nigh on 50% of USA'ites (them / you) voted for the idiot in office at present. Almost 50% voted for the idiot not in office who wanted to be. Both are also heroes, God's gift to the world, saviours of mankind etc etc. Why would 'we' not want to stand vicariously in their shadow as a group, or feel the support of all those others as 'we' abuse them, depending on who they and we are. Gus S Calabrese Denver, CO 720 222 1309 303 908 7716 cell Please include and do not limit yourself to "spam2006". I allow everything with "spam2006" in the subject or text to pass my spam filters. -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist