[Atlantic Friend]

I don't see the current administration acting against Iran before the election, but I concur the election will probably be a difficult fight - ain't it always the case when something is important and worth fighting for ?

I really do hope the Republicans will stay in power. As opposed to our media, I fail to see the point in making friends with guy A when it's President B you have a conflict with and thus need to mend fences with.

The way I see it, A Democrat election would really be the end of the Western alliance.

[risk]

As opposed to our media, I fail to see the point in making friends with guy A when it's President B you have a conflict with and thus need to mend fences with.

Those are very democratic sentiments, A.F. Few Democrats in America realize the truth to which you refer. There are millions of Americans who support President Bush. Electing a Kerry or a Dean would not reconcile their frustrations. We need to reconcile as much as we can, but not at the expense of the people.

Very well put, A.F!