"I have been a staunch democrat and republican since sometime around 1985-86." HA HA HA HA. what a joke!!! I don't believe in it either. if someone has been a staunch republican since mid-80's then he/she surely end up being under baburam and prachanda's campaign which started from mid-90's. i m sorry if i am being judgemental here, but c'mon give me a break. astu loote