I would not put any money on Bu$hCo being toast or cooked geese.  They are certainly out of favor.  But the election is not until November, so this could change.  

How fair will the election be?  Based on 2004, I would suspect many dirty tricks.

Two friends just came back from France and Germany and were quite impressed.  Two more folks who will use critical thinking skills when they hear negatives about Europe.

Does Rupert Murdock or Sun Myung Moon have any ties with The Economist?  Or do Richard Mellon Scaife, Charles Koch, Coors,  or Bradley Foundation have any ties.   These are all right wingers with money.