[Trapped Behind Enemy Lines]

OK. Let’s review my past votes for POTUS.

In 1984 I voted for RR over Mondale. No regrets.
In 1988 I voted for Bush over Dukakis. No regrets.
In 1992 I voted for Bush over Clinton. No regrets.
In 1996 I voted for Dole over Clinton. No regrets.
In 2000 I voted for GWB over Algore. No regrets.
In 2004 I Voted for GWB over Kerry. No regrets.
In 2008 I voted for McCain over BHO. No regrets.
In 2012 I voted for MR over BHO. No regrets.

Would you like me to repeat this same exercise for gubernatorial or US Senate candidates. I can do it if you like. I live in CA and you will soon see my point.

Nothing in life is perfect, least of all politics. You have to work with what you have and what is realistic.

[Night Hides Not]

In 1972 I voted for McGovern over Nixon. No regrets, because I was a stupid 18 YO.
In 1976 I voted for Carter over Ford. No regrets, because Ford pardoned Nixon.

In 1980 I voted for RR over Carter. No regrets, and I convinced my German neighbors that RR would lead to a stronger America, and the world benefits when America is strong. After the Iranian hostages were released, I was invited to sit at the stammtisch in my neighborhood gasthaus, an honor I cherish to this day.

In 1984 I voted for RR over Mondale. No regrets, slam dunk.
In 1988 I voted for Bush over Dukakis. No regrets.
In 1992 I voted for Bush over Clinton. No regrets, except for the fact that Bush never fought for his policies.
In 1996 I voted for Dole over Clinton. Lesser of two evils.
In 2000 I voted for GWB over Algore. No regrets.
In 2004 I Voted for GWB over Kerry. No regrets, even though Kerry served in Vietnam (lol).

In 2008 I voted for McCain over BHO. No regrets, thanks to Sarah.

In 2012 I voted for MR over BHO. I had to get a nose job after holding my nose. Here's the 'before' picture: