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I am mentally and emotionally not up to debating the different tactics...

Your state of mind is, IMHO, a testament to your intelligence. The permutations that are possible in this mess are numerous. What will be India's, Pakistan's, China's etc. reactions to the various scenarios? Who knows? And quite frankly, it is very likely that the American public has now surrendered the initiative to our enemies.

Denial is an all too human trait, one that most cannot overcome until disaster is at hand. Unfortunately, there is no leader on the scene at present to unify and rouse the great sleepy masses to action. Further, splitting hairs over Rudy, McCain etc. at this perilous time is akin to checking the gasoline level by sticking a match into the tank's fill pipe.

I will support the candidates that take the strongest stands on the control of our borders and on a proactive national defense. 2008, given the Iranian weapons development programs, may be the last chance to get it right. We must not agonize too intently over what we can't control; but it hurts very deeply to see one's country lose its ability to see real danger ahead. We can deal with gun control, abortion, prayer in school etc. in the long run; but time is running out in the Middle East.

The problem is what happens right now. I am ignoring any and all discussions about who to vote for in 2008...until I find out what this POTUS is going to do re: Iraq, and other hotspots..as you mentioned. (Iran, Russia, N. Korea--although I think Kim Jong-il seems to act up when he is being ignored, more than anything)...

I wish that President Bush had given at least a soundbite to the Press, just as he was leaving today...that would have said that he is going to meet with al-Maliki...and he doesn't know yet what all will be said..

BUT, one thing that WON'T be said, is that we are leaving before the job is done...and we don't negotiate with terrorists.

BTW..I was listening to John Gibson's radio show for a while this evening....and he was discussing the one part of the Bush Doctrine...that Pres. Bush needs to remind people of....his policy of NOT waiting to be hit first..his policy of pre-emptive strikes.

Well..I have tired head tonight...I am going to give it a rest...but will be glad to discuss it with you somemore..tomorrow, if you like.