[unspun]

What's the difference between a conservative Democrat and a liberal Republican?

Just to interject, from Illionis, where we made the mistake of electing George Ryan (R) over Glenn Poshard (D) a little over four years ago... there are some Democrats that are better than some who pass for Republicans.

You may now return to your insomniaconversation. ;-`

[Consort]

...there are some Democrats that are better than some who pass for Republicans.

Then draft the Rev. Jesse Jackson to help make your life more rewarding.