"The 2004 election showed that, contrary to the hopes of Kerry and Kennedy, a slight majority of Americans simply would rather be led than be forced to entertain contradictory and troubling thoughts."
What? I have absolutely no problem seeing The Big Picture, and the other 50,999,999 voters that voted for Bush right along with me don't seem to have that problem either.
Contradictory and troubling thoughts are not the problem. A lack of Democratic ideas and solutions to the problems we face today are the problem.
Mr. O'Rourke just pee'd on your leg Diana... mine too.
I'm not 'led' by ANYBODY. Each time I vote, I'm looking for the candidate who would best uphold the nations defense, Constitution and moral character.
He must hold the nation to the concept my ancestors fought and died for... and not be swayed by the hollow promises of a 'bad peace'.
On November 2, 2004 there was only ONE candidate who 'measured up' to that task... and he sits in the White House!
That, and the fact that these complex and nuanced Dems keep nominating North-Eastern Liberal Congress-critters.
As to Kerry's "experience", in his 17 year career he authored a only handful of resolutions, all dealing with "important" issues like National Quilting Day. Maybe thats why he didn't mention his 17 year Senate record during the campaign - too complex and nuanced for the electorate to comprehend.