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There are those who are already so entrenched in their hatred of Kerry, that no official Navy records, no verified eye-witness testimony, no facts will every cause them to re-evaluate their point of view. However, I am assured that there are many who, regardless of their political background, are interested the facts and see knowledge as an evolutionary process, and who take the time to research their opinions and speak from a foundation of fact. It clearly is not necessary to like John Kerry, or agree with his record as a Senator, but it seems to me that a vicious...

<p>It is increasingly depressing to contemplate the march of the (conservative) lemmings behind Bush as we advance, lurchingly, toward despotism, under the banner of "Compassionate Big-Governmentism"--or is it "Conservative Socialism"? Hard to tell.</p> <p>Some of us remember Goldwater and Reagan -- and the amnesia about what they stood for -- and how far Bush has strayed from them -- invites despair. Reagan: abolish the federal department of education; Bush: more, more more! Goldwater loved the First Amendment; Bush signed 'McCain Feingold,' thinks the First Amendment needs even more containment ("get rid of those pesky 527s!).</p>

I sure hope they keep putting Max Cleland out front on this deal. He is a collosal embarassment for the Kerry campaign. I have no way to describe this man other than as a "disgruntled ex-Senate employee" being used by Ketchup Boy to carry his baggage for him. Cleland's indignation rings so hollow that it will be obvious to even the most uninformed among us. This is such a transparent ploy to stretch the time out before Kerry must inevitably respond directly to the issues raised by the Swift Vets, that even a blind man could see through it. They...