[Byron_the_Aussie]

A further thought: would it not be best, if the upwelling of dissent about the President's recent liberal leanings were given free rein, here? I try not to over or underestimate FR's influence, but surely if the message went out that such a large website, which had been previously supportive, was now united in dismay, that would add weight to the other messages of dissatisfaction GWB must be receiving. Let's face it nopardons, unless the President stops burning his base the election's going to be a nailbiting cliffhanger, and the debates here on FR won't be any picnic either.

[Miss Marple]

I am not united in dismay.

And I think you should probably concentrate on PM Howard's budget.