[NYC Republican]

Thanks. I expect to get POUNDED soon, but I guess it goes with the territory

[Tallguy]

No pounding from me. You put a lot of thought into this. I partcularly like your take on Rudy/Hillary. If it came down to those to (& it might), Rudy gets my vote -- and for exactly the reasons you cite.

[proud American in Canada]

I expect to get POUNDED soon

Not from me! Great post. Thanks for taking the time to write it.