Tom, this may be the dumbest statement I've ever read in a blog comment. The Founding Fathers created the Bill of Rights to keep Americans from having to endure the kinds of treatment they had under British rule - treatment that the Bush Administration is trying to revive - there would be no secret detentions, no imprisonment without a fair public trial, no unfair searches and seizures of property, and no squelching of peaceful expression.

Patriotism and the Bill of Rights have to do with protecting us as citizens from our government, not to allow a president to be a king, a dictator, an absolute ruler. The Bill of Rights does not mandate that you shut up and take orders from your government. I think a little civics lesson is in order for you.

Mr. Bush was told that if he chose (and by his own admission, he chose) to go to Iraq, the country would end in civil war with the ability of Al Qaeda to build an even stronger force than the force in Afghanistan. Mr. Bush decided profit and oil were more important than the protection of the American people.

What about a constitutional amendment that says the family members of high ranking elected or appointed officials in the US goverment may not monitarily profit from any war. If it were an amendment, we would not be at war because Bush, Cheney, and their ilk would not benefit as they are now. Because of the Iraq war the Bush family fortune has more than tripled at last known count.

You said and I quote, “From now on I only vote Indepndent…..whoever raises the “LEAST” amount of money gets my vote.”

Doing that is wasting your vote, because the one who raises the least amount of money is the least popular, and thus has no chance of winning. And that is exactly what they want you to do. Waste your vote.

If you really want to mess up their program, vote for the person you feel is the most qualified for the job."

Popularity does not always equal most qualified. Bush was popular for a while, and Clinton seems to be as well. Hell Even Guilliani was popular.

The fact is the defeatist nature of "dont vote third party, its a waste of a vote" is exactly why we have the situation we do, two parties who pander to extremists while the majority of America doesnt even vote. Yeah, thats a great reason to not vote third party.

I can either have extreme socialism, or extreme fascism (ironic though, that these two ideologies are somewhat similar)...

Personally Id rather waste my vote than waste it by voting for one of the evils that will surely be nominated from both parties...

One thing is quite definitely for certain. President Bush has by far been one of the worst leaders this country could stand. I easily run out of fingers and toes counting the number of impeachable offenses Bush, Cheney, and his entire staff have committed since landing in office. That doesn't even include the bad-but legal moves he has made as well. I think that congress should institute an amendment that allows the public to recall an election like in California, cause then the people would really have the power, and Bush may not have been in office long enough to do the damage he has already done.

And Tom, if you seriously think Bush is still doing a good job, maybe you should move to Russia. Their politics would suit you nicely.

this is an american website not Canadian!!!!!

Now, go on and outdo yourself in stupidity. Criticize the Clintons in an attempt to hurt me. You idiots seem to believe that hating Bush means loving the Clintons. What a non sequitur! Are all you neo-cons so dense?

You said and I quote, "From now on I only vote Indepndent…..whoever raises the “LEAST” amount of money gets my vote."

Doing that is wasting your vote, because the one who raises the least amount of money is the least popular, and thus has no chance of winning. And that is exactly what they want you to do. Waste your vote.

If you really want to mess up their program, vote for the person you feel is the most qualified for the job.

Is George Bush's job performance as President meritorious? Only 30% of Americans seem to think so. No labels, no partisanship or taking of 'sides' necessary – the fact of the matter is that 70% of this nation disapproves of his job performance. We don't need history to decide – he works for us and the jury is already in – HE SUCKS! It's time for him to head to the boardroom, ladies and gentlemen, because 'George Bush – YOU'RE FIRED!'

WORST president ever, statistically speaking, except for the other famous crook, Richard Nixon, who has him beat by two points. But there's still over a year and a half to go, so George Bush might just leave the Oval Office just like he left Yale – DFL. This guy is an idiot of epic proportions and I just hope our great country survives – it's tragic.

We are losing everyday this cult runs our once great nation into the ground. One report after another says the Child King's and conservative policies have created more terrorists and made the world less safe.

The LibDems NEVER show any restraint in their outrageous rhetoric against their opponents

We've listened to nothing but over the top un-American homnophobic, theocratic hatred from right wing propaganda radio and republican leaders for the last 25 years. Unfortunately a cult mindset does not allow you to see reality. You know, Rush has been conditioning the right for 3 hours a day, 5 days a week for what? 15 years. David Koresh didn't train/talk to his cult near that much.

The Administration admits that it did just that - that the President ordered exactly the warrantless eavesdropping which FISA makes it a criminal offense to engage in. The Administration does not deny this fact. They admit that the eavesdropping they engaged in is exactly the eavesdropping for which FISA requires judicial approval, but defend themselves only by claiming that they had the legal right to engage in this eavesdropping without complying with the law.
NOW he claims that he wants to REVISE the law, but Congress should not even entertain the thought until they find out exactly what the extent of law breaking is that has already occurred. Violation of FISA is a criminal offense and an impeachable one at that. I hope to God, the Congress has the guts to shine sunlight on the corrupt inner workings of this administration and to hold them accountable for it.

if your for the bill of rights, then support your leaders and the administration! progress is being made in iraq and other places unlike clinton. victory is in oyr grasp, u just dont see it. its not to late for people like urself to join the team and come on in for the big win! by the way. the guy was commenting on peoplee like urself being from the UK and bashing our goverment. hes right-we couldnt win our independcece if we had to fight ur kind!!!

Congrats! Great Job! Wish there were more Americans like yourself who can actually see the true picture.

I couldn't agree with you more.

YES: Clinton was disbarred, and
YES: He was "serviced in the oval office."

But, unless you employed him as your lawyer, or it was you who "serviced him" those events had no real bearing on your life. In fact I'd go so far as to say they were really none of your business. The real issue was the fact that he lied under oath to a judge, and then again on national television to us.

I would think that any rational human being, such as yourself, who finds lying that repugnant would be furious at our current administration. They have repeatedly ignored direct requests made by the senate for information regarding things such as the decision making process that led up to the current Iraq War, warrentless wire tapping, and that whole CIA leak scandal.

This country was founded because our ancestors hated paying taxes, and didn't like it when the government barged into their homes and went through their things. You can be damn sure that the people like you who were around during our early history, were all shot when they lined up with the redcoats. Keep your King and country I'll take the bill of rights and some good solid legislative oversight over a lot of patriotic bullpucky and a defacto despot any day.

Oh and PS. Attempting to hijack the conversation by ripping on Clinton... priceless. Really... I didn't see it coming. Kudos to you.

If you want to tar and feather we the Anti Bush Critics – At least have the decency if not the courage to sign your name, city and state instead of hiding behind your mother's skirt as an Alias. Have the backbone to give your comments credence with a ligitmate name, like we Anti Bush critics have done.

And just for the record: I too feel you must be living under ground if you see something good in the current leader of your Nation.

God Bless the USA!

Oh Give Me A Break Pluuueesssee How Gullible does this Administration think the World is?

White House officials have vehemently denied that Gonzales gave misleading testimony, and say Bush still wants his Attorney General to stay on the job.

Of Course when you paying someone it's easier to demand loyalty if you fire him he can say what he likes! Crystal Clear to me.

DENY another favourite activity of this Administration!

Impeach them, Impeach them, Impeach them. Do not wait, have mercy, take time, listen, look around, Impeach them, Impeach them. Stop, what's that sound?

It's democracy, run aground.