[uncbob]

since most Americans don't consider the war on terror the most important issue facing the country. A January poll by the Pew Center showed that only 37 percent view defense and security as the nation's most pressing concern. Thirty-five percent list the economy, while nearly 20 percent list other domestic issues as the most important. (The rest chose other issues or none.)

t reinforces my long held opion that the average American is a BOOB only suited for watching Sitcoms and Oprah and Jerry Springer

[driftless]

You are correct that most Americans have probably forgotten that we are in a war. That is until the next successful terrorist attack in America. But what a way to get their attention. The Bush admin has been almost too successful so far in avoiding terrorist strikes. It has made many Americans think that 9/11 was a fluke. But it can't last forever. I'm afraid most Americans don't understand the need for vigilance and strong leaders like Bush.

[Rummyfan]

At a party earlier this evening and I (mistakenly) started talking politics with some gentleman I had never met before. One question was what's the number one issue in the 2004 election.

I said

The War on Terror?

Taxes?

Judicial nominations?

Health care?

The economy?

No, no, no, no. The number one issue is corporate influence! I discretely moved away and grabbed another beer.