It's a losing battle... Every time something like this arises, you have people over-reacting, saying they won't vote for Bush, saying there's no difference between the parties (what a moronic view)... When they see the stark differences between Dean's and Bush's policies and views, they'd be utter fools to vote for Dean, or equally as bad, sit on their hands during the election.
This knee-jerk reaction, while not surprising, is nevertheless disappointing.
Well, my options are limited, as you so charmingly point out. I think a good and sane place to start would be by acknowledging the manifest truth: that this country has been betrayed by those entrusted with its protection. Recovery can't begin till you admit your problem is out of control. Unfortunately, most addicts first have to hit rock bottom -- which is where your desperate attachment to this suicidal habit of blind loyalty is taking us all.
One thing I won't be doing is whoring myself out as cheerleader for liars and scoundrels.