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[Gene GeRue <genegerue AT ruralize.com>]

On Sep 15, 2008, at 6:14 AM, Clansgian AT wmconnect.com wrote:

> As you are aware, a president can only server two terms so the present
> administration is out of office no matter what happens.  The case  
> you (nor anyone)
> have not made is that McCain is a continuation of the present  
> administration.

A continuation of the same party holding the White House historically  
finds a continuation of the same philosophy of what the government  
should do. While both parties shift to the middle to get elected, they  
usually slide back to their right or left positions. Occasionally the  
party bends to public outrage and/or great fear. We have the potential  
today for both.

Power corrupts. If anyone disagrees with my belief that it is prudent  
to vote against any incumbent holder of public office unless they have  
been truly outstanding, please, let us have that discussion. My belief  
extends to the two major political parties in this country. For the  
best chance at balance it is necessary to change parties.

The best I would hope for if McCain is elected would be that the  
Democrats gain enough votes in Congress to force bipartisanship. I am  
not confident that will happen. Overriding vetoes generally requires  
strong bipartisanship, a waning occurrence.