I've just come to hate them all. Politics has just become a cynical pandering to the least common denominator. I was a republican for 20 years but registered Dem for the last election. Why? The 8 year smear job on Clinton followed by the hatchet job done on McCain.

But how much better is it on this side of the aisle? Gore was no prize, I think he would have done a better job than Bush, but not enough of a difference that makes me upset at the election outcome. Kerry is just a big disapointment. As stated above, the man has no positions. I read two newspapers a day, and watch a fair amount of news and I have no idea where he stands on anything.

At least Dean had some blood flowing through his veins. He gave speeches with actual policy in them. His campaign, much like McCain's didn't seem to revolve around not offending anyone. Agree with those two gentlemen or not, I think both had an honesty about them that is a curse in politics today.

But given the stupidity of the masses both parties will keep churning out inoffensive clones that are "electable" without regard to actual ability to govern or think.

ps
An actual letter in the Rocky Mountain News a couple days ago in response to a Bush NG story asked "where was John Kerry when Clinton was dodging the draft?" As if Kerry was supposed to be bring Clinton to Vietnam at gunpoint.

That gentlemen is the rabble that is electing our representatives.