Way to go VERMONT!

Lol. You do have some points there. However, there has to be progress in the scientific field for us to make changes against our oil dependency, and perhaps, if our government dedicated more funds and energy into that instead of war, there would be. Also, I do not believe that Bush has in any shape or form, made any progress against terror or terrorists, due to the fact, that with his exploits we are more susceptible now, than we were before. He is making us more unliked in the Middle East and, he has not improved our homeland security situation very much. We could have retained our dependency on oil more peacefully, but that just did not appeal to Bush. In fact, I have not really seen any positive changes in the way we as a nation can be more secure. Furthermore, I have to say, although many of us speculated from the start that this war was about oil, many people did not have a clue, they feel deceived, and used. Especially, those that went to war thinking that they were fighting against "terrorists" and looking for Weapons of Mass destruction. I realize that you want us to understand the implications that would occur if we had no oil, and if we were attacked by terrorists, however, I just cannot see Bush as being a positive front against those things. Someone could have handled everything better, and I know, that he should have not been allowed to lead us to destruction in this way. I think, that with all the oil reserves we have, we would have found a solution to that problem, before we ran out. And, I know we have more enemies now, than we started out with before he took office.

I agree with you about the oil dependency issue. However, about the Saddam Hussein issue, it has been stated recently, and on the world news (from almost the on-set), that there was never any WMD, and that our government knew that, but still wanted to proceed, because of the oil issue. I believe that we were duped into thinking that this was against "terrorists" and even made to feel anti-patriotic because we did not support the war, when it had nothing to do with terrorists against us. That was a totally different issue. Who cares about Saddam Hussein, if it really were about removing him from power for the sake of the people (and I have said this before), we would have had support from other nations, and we would have done it a lot sooner. But, it was all misguided, and for our oil situation.

The problem with oil dependency is that oil is easy, and big money, and the companies aren't run by the government, as far as I know. Alternative energy is expensive to develop, and business don't like unnecessary expenses. If America were communist or socialist, it wouldn't be a problem. The government would take care of us, but as a capitalist society, it's up to the individual businesses to pursue new products and technology. If the oil companies see a big enough market for alternative energy, something that will make them as much money as oil, they'll jump on it. As for alternative ways to fighting in Iraq, what would you have done different? The USA sent inspector after inspector, and Hussein routinely brushed them off, obfuscated their investigations, and made it impossible to do their jobs. If you've nothing to hide, then there's no point to protest. But if you are hiding something, protesting a search becomes a big deal. If you have nothing to hide and you protest over being searched, it makes people very suspicious, and they think you do have something to hide. To repeat my question: What would you have done different from Bush? And do you honestly think it would work?

Thank you. And you are right, we should all try to make a change, and fix the things that are not right, and that are not working for our system. Especially, as you say, if they are antiquated.

Yes. I agree with you. When I first read the article, and wrote my point of view, I was not as influenced by the idea as I am now. However, now, I hope that more people really are inspired to get him impeached. He deserves it.

Good for you, about the sticker, I am surprised that it had never occurred to me before. This shows me how brainwashed into trusting him and thinking he was doing right for us we were to not speak up before. I am glad that we are all waking up to his deception.

Yes, I believe that when we finally start speaking up for ourselves, we will make a positive change. Unfortunately, we just don't know where to start sometimes, and there are others, that just don't care, because they have other things going on in their lives. However, this is a good start, and as you said, it is reassuring.

You are so correct. I believe that this is the end of Blair's term, also, as Bush. If I were living in the UK, and there was someway to impeach him also, I would help do that. I believe that if people pushed for a change, it could be done, but, it is difficult to get a united group of people together towards one goal.

You know, I remember when they had a picture online of Blair in which they showed how similar to the Grinch he really is. I don't know if you have seen that before, but I love it, lol. Because it is so true, he is like him in looks, and his personality is lousy also. I am sorry that things have been going so terribly for you, you would think that the UK, being one of the oldest established powers, would have something going right in that area, as with China and the Middle East, but, nope, they haven't learned anything in all those years (no offense to anyone)...America, is still a fairly new country, so I can understand how we ended up with a dork like Bush...

Thanks for your support!! I despair at the apathy in the voting public, no one is prepared to join a call to radical action.........until it actually effects their pockets!!!! then its too late.......have actually asked for comments on sentencing here ...................without a single response !!! take care Chris