Can't argue with ONE thing, Rick. McCain should have been the chosen one. It's one of the reasons that I do not register as Republican, but rather Independent. Bush's camp did do a down and dirty when they attacked McCain. I think it was in poor taste, and I hope he someday acknowledges his wrongdoings. In the meantime, why can't you let the country move forward without crying about a "bought" election. For cripes sakes, if you want to break it down to the fundamentals, ALL elections are bought. (special interests, false promises, huge advertising campaigns, kissed babies, fake smiles and pansy handshakes, just to name a few). Gore, however, was the righthand man to the "popular" president who according to you singlehandedly kept the economy going. Yet he somehow couldn't beat this "mentally challenged" daddy's boy (I'm para-phrasing), even with the highest ever turnout by the Great Democratic Experiment (welfare)! I hope your pride has not left with you role model Bubba. I hope you can be proud to be an American someday. Until then, get some more material. I feel like I'm having a battle-of-Wits with the UNARMED...(sorry, couldn't resist....)