[Byron_the_Aussie]

..which part of: "if you don't support Bush, who do you think you are going to get as next president, probably Dean..." are you having trouble comprehending?...

Neither part. I meant, a Republican alternative to Bush. That would be FR's best role, to air (not suppress) dissatisfaction with the kind of Administration that sends $400m bribes to the states on something as Big Government as this seatbelt thing.

[FairOpinion]

Let me spell it out for you.

We hope and will be fortunate that Bush will beat the Dem nominee.

Some random Republican running against Bush not only has zero chance at beating Bush, but anyone more "conservative" than Bush would also have a zero chance at beating the Dem nominee.

So, anyone supporting a "Republican alternative" to Bush or a third party candidate is effectively supporting Dean.

How do you think Clinton got elected? Bushanan was attacking and weakened Bush I, then all the "principled" conservatives decided to punish Bush and stayed home or voted for Perot. RESULT: 8 years of Clinton.

This is appart from the "minute" detail, that nobody, but nobody could be as effective in the most important issues the country is facing: terrorism and the economy.

It is really worse than pathetic to see that some "so-called conservatives" would sell our best President down the river and have the country end up with Dean, because they whine about some insignificant item.

After the terrorists will nuke us, you won't have to worry about wearing your seatbelt.

[MEG33]

Well,the dissatisfaction is getting aired.Who would you suggest is the proper nominee?