Look, regarding the influence of the media, I think you have to give folks more credit. Remember back in 1972, the liberal had all of the media - and Nixon won in a landslide.
Look at yourself. Has the barrage of anti-Bush media changed your mind about who to vote for? Of course not. In fact, Republicans are more loyal toward Bush than Democrats are with Kerry.
I think most people vote for the candidate who best reflects their values, and lifestyles A person born and raised in Omaha is not going to see the world the same way a Manhattanite will.
The remaining independents might be swayed by the media. But I suspect that the debates will have as great an effect on them as anything else. When all else fails, voters want to like the candidate they choose - as a person. John F. Kerry does not strike me as a likable guy.
But I applaud the efforts of those who are trying to change minds, and wish you luck. I'm doing the same. By all means friends, get out there and VOTE for W.
I still have hope that the people of America will pull out of this hynotic state and reform the Government. I hope that when this happens--not too many lives will be lost. I see hope in the south where people don't roll over for Political Correctness or liberal Speak. I find home in the leathery cowboys of the west who are not convinced of things put into 30 second TV spots. I find hope with the Young People who see through the propaganda fed to them each day by the media and thier Teachers. No, there is cause to find hope even in these desperate times. All we really need is a leader--another Reagan, and the forces of Freedom will once again point the way to greatness.
You know what's odd... you know how Leno and Letterman, etc., make jokes in their monologues of a political nature.... mostly against Bush? Anyhow, I heard this morning that NONE of the late night talk shows have even bothered to tell a joke about Sandy Berger and his escapades. Bergers stuffed pants and socks is PERFECT material for a comedy bit. I don't know if it is true, but if it is that really means that things are bad. "Don't touch the Berger thing, it will make the Dems look bad."