[Protagoras]

Yes, his base, the right-wing, has enjoyed martyrdom over victory for the last 40 years.

And those who pander to socialism and creeping big government have enjoyed power. I'm glad they feel comfortable in the "big tent" big government party, the Republicrats. Power is everything to them, so they are happy, not free, but happy.

[roses of sharon]

FYI, this is 2004. Not the 2008 primary.

Its Bush vs Kerry/UN/Soros

[reformedliberal]

I am free. I will vote straight ticket Republican. I was not as free under Clinton. I will be less free under any Democrat. I will be sold out by any 3rd party because they cannot win and so will just siphon votes away from my candidates or, if by a miracle, they win in 20-30 years, I will be too old/dead and not able to enjoy the hypothetical freedom they offer.

The freedom offered by the hypothetical future 3rd party is as illusory as the preference for a generic Democrat in the snapshot polls. It is a blank frame w/a projection of perfection contained within, not a reality.

Here are a few of the blessings I enjoy under the present Administration, compared to the available alternatives:

I pay less tax.
I control more of my own property.
I have fewer restrictions of gun ownership.
My President is dedicated to my country's defense.
America is still a sovereign nation.
America's economy is better than any other in the world.
America's military is superior to any other in the world.
America's healthcare system is better than any other in the world.

There are more, but I have other things to do at the moment.