[al_again]

I understand this perfectly - politics wins out over the good of the country.

I'm very pleased with what Bush is doing his 2nd term. However, he shouldn't be surprised with the results. He pushed through the Rx drug benefit for political gain only - why should he expect anything different from congress?

[winner3000]

So much for the greatest generation. Even though they won't be affected, the old geezers will still prevent reform to the system until it is totally bankrupt for us younger folks.