Dark One, if only Bush ( and most democrats) supporters were as level headed as you. You seem to understand that instead of demonizing the competition, it is best to build upon comprimise, a synthesis of both sides ideas, to hold meaningful arguments of differences- but with a shared common value of making America better.
However, most republicans, and most hardcore democrats, have decided to use the old tried and true method of Aristotelian Logic when arguing about any subject. Thus, these politicians and supporters make the case that they are right, and thus because they are right, everything they stand for is in the right, and everything the opposing candidate stands for is thus totally wrong. Such thinking pervades Western thought, and especially politics. Its a shame. I personally would like to see a number of different parties as in Europe, forced to make political compromises to form broad coalitions; instead of demonizing their opponents while accepting bribes and taking orders from the rich, the military and large corporations ( the same thing their opponents do).
Papa Josh, as much as I agree with most of your opinions, you definately should read the above^^^^^