[Mulder]

Why you, Mulder, are a shocker to Americans asking these questions in your post#101! A shocker, I tell ya.

They need to be asked before it is "verboten" to ask such questions.

[Buckeroo]

They love the Patriot Act. The "name" is appealing while they don't know the ramifications of their national loss.

[Miss Marple]

The comment on clothing was because when Bush greeted Blair at the helicopter, Bush was in jeans and Blair in a suit. They had some sort of interchange about this, judging from the hand gestures.

Now, I thought that Bush was being polite, but as you can see later in the thread, kristinn reminded me about the British custom of a mourning suit.

Clothes are NOT the reason I voted for Bush, but it was a curious item that several uf us had noted.

The clothing was worn at the press conference, therefore, it was on topic.

Your comments indicate to me that you are interested in nothing but complaining and looking for that perfect candidate. I am sorry you feel that way, but I will, despite your best efforts, continue to support the President.