There's no doubt Kerry is a better speaker.
Unfortunately for him, his main campaign theme seems to be "I could have done better.'
The question is will America realize in time that this will be his answer any time he fails if elected?
I think it is a shame W didn't hit back at Kerry's implied comment that the US has imperialistic designs on the middle east. Really? I would have thought an imperialistic country would simply slaughter any troublesome locals and start setting up whatever slave-driven industry they invaded for in the first place.
On a seperate note, Bush is right about war, war sucks, people die, but people die everywhere, some get diseases, some get crushed in their cars, and some die nobly trying to free the oppressed. Which would you prefer, given the choice?
As Colin Powell once remarked "Over the years, the United States has sent many of its fine young men and women into great peril to fight for freedom beyond our borders. The only amount of land we have ever asked for in return is enough to bury those that did not return." The rest of the world can PUT A SOCK IN IT until they can say the same.
Should we have invaded Iraq? This is not a valid question at this point. It is basic blame-storming at best. The question is how do we solve the problem? If we stay, we will have to fight to give the Iraqis a freedom they may not even want, or care enough about to keep. If we leave we create a power vaccum that SOMEONE will fill. Will it be a country willing to show restraint when challenged by the populace? Will it be a country willing to spend its own money to improve the lives of those who openly despise them? Who will likely never thank or repay that debt? Is there another country ON THE PLANET willing, capable, and with the resolve to do what is right?
W is the president, he is not solely responsible for how great this country is, but I will give him credit for being who he is...a proud, reliable, and yes even GOOD American. Do I believe Kerry is such a person? No, I cannot. I have no faith in those who constantly change their minds. The world IS, much of the time anyway, black and white...good and evil. W sees that. He knows that WE ARE the good guys, and so do I.
Have faith, think for yourself, and for Gods sake VOTE!