[Ozymandias Ghost]

Well put, as usual, JJ. I was a strong Cain supporter and stayed w/him throughout his race. Sadly, I reached the same conclusion about him as you have. I hope one day Herman will follow the redemptive pathway you proffered.

I was not “sold” on Newt early on; but, have come to believe he truly has changed. Fears of ones own mortality and past misdeeds tends to engender a moral metamorphosis even in the worst of people.

I wish I knew why Newt frowns so much; his message would be better received if he could project more the image of a “happy warrior.”

[Hawthorn]

>> would be better received if he could project more the image of a “happy warrior.” <<

Yeah, and while we’re at it, let’s whistle past the graveyard. A 68-year-old leopard isn’t going change his spots and grow a “smiley face” between now and November 2012. Simply ain’t gonna happen. Human nature is just that way.