Yeah, people from other countries can't get the idea that 48% of 110 million that voted didn't want Bush in office, despite the weakness of Kerry. That's a big deal.
In just a few short years, Bush has successfully made the president of the United States a dictator, with near absolute power and not liable for actions due to the obliteration of the system of Checks and Balances designed to limit the power of the president and avoid becoming a dictatorship.
Oddly enough, a few communities around the country have rejected the Patriot Act, my town included. Under our charter from 16xx, we were able to do so and the local government can block the federal government from imposing their will.