[Moneyguy1]

Lothar...

You really believe all that?

Most of what you post could be considered hyperbole.

I think most people with a modicum of intelligence understand the severity of the problem but, unlike folks who post here, they are not positionally placed at the extreme ends of the distribution curve. The ones who shout the loudest, whether they be conservative or liberal do NOT represent the majority.

What people are concerned about translates into uncertainty, whether it be about Iraq, the economy or whatever else that the candidates drag out of their bag of tricks. The war, to most, has gone on too long, was, according to most, presented in terms that later were found to be untrue. The economy, according to many, has favored specific groups over others. Congress is at its lowest confindence level on record, and people see illegals as a real problem, although split on what to do. We could go on, but the point is what people perceive, not what is actually going on. Too many positions are cloaked in emotion. Even FOX network on one of their crawls yesterday stated that, for example, 91% of Republican campaign ads were negative. I have no figures on Democrat negatives. But, any observer would have to agree that fact checking is not high on the list when it comes to smear and deceit.The sound bytes of "stay the course" and "cut and run" are equally inane, trite and meaningless.

Most people would like to see a successful resolution to Iraq and the Middle East in general, but are no longer certain that the current administration has the answer. Stating the "opposition" hasn't one either does not change the situation.

Ask about the borders. Why are they not safe? What is the problem? Why have they gone so long without the attention they deserve? Tell me again...How many years has the current party held the congress?

BTW: For your own edification, look up the meaning of the word "fascist". You might find that it IS irrelevant unless one has changed the meaning to coincide with "Nazi". Fascist has to do more with a social/economic conrition. However, the word "terrorist" is applicable when civilians are the target.

I can understand your frustration, but that frustration is not just a "consevative" or "Republican" attribute.