*** You refer to the "hardcore left wingers" on the board. I really don't see evidence that the bulk of us do. ***

I've never considered you to be one of the "hardcore left wingers" on the board Peter. Although you lean toward the left, I've always found your posts to be well written, articulate, factual and mature. A true gentleman, sir!

*** And what's with the reference to "Pat's capable hands" ?? ***

I've defended Bush several times in the past. But now that I've decided to avoid getting into anymore of these pointless, political pissing contests with the before mentioned "hard core left wingers", that leaves Bush's only other defender on the board; Pat.