"I agree but this is FR, where calling George W. Bush a traitor is considered being kind, by some here. They hate government and politicians but they love their country."This is pretty typical of any conservative, Jim. Up until this (even I have to admit) impressive rallying behind George W., conservatives were always known to be skeptical of politicians and even more skeptical of government.
Skeptical is one thing, hostile and unrelenting negativism is another, but I do understand it. I just don't share it, especially when we have a decent, moral President like Bush in office. The desire to have a Thomas Jefferson clone as our leader as well as pure constitutional republic again is also quite understandable, if naive and unrealistic at this late date.
Politics has always been fertile ground for dissent and disagreement, hence, FR. I get that - as well as the grumbling against Bush - but it does get a tad tedious some days when we have a threat to our nation ongoing and a competent administration in power. Still, I enjoy the debates, just not the rancor.