[Austin Willard Wright]

Am I upset at Jim Jeffords? Jim Jeffords (a mushy, dull, and hollow moderate) isn't worth that kind of energy. If I spent my time wringing my hands about the Jeffords of the world (their ranks are legion), I wouldn't have time for anything else.

Dubya isn't a dictator but he does have the constitutional to veto. He also has the constitutional authority not to propose more government programs. BTW, what does "not being a dictator" have to do with Dubya's recent initiatives to *increase* the size of government. In fact, I thought that a dictator (your word) would like such big government initiatives.

[rdb3]

Your thinking in one word: myopic. If it is not obvious to you the damage that was done by the Jeffords defection, then there's no hope for you. You simply refuse to consider all factors, yet you will whine constantly about what you want.

Grow up!

Chalk it up as another unappeasable.

Good day to you, sir.