Yup bhakunde, though I've not jumped into the Obama bandwagon as yet, I still feel that no matter who comes our victorious on the democratic side, the Republicans are gonna end up the real winners (as there is no way the Dems are gonna get a 2nd term even if they win this one...see my economic reasons above).  The only way for Barry Obama and Hill to redeem themselves once in the White House would be to have Bush face a trial for the woes brought about to humanity (or atleast start a motion to do just that).  The world outisde the US would love that and this would indeed be a blessing for our foreign affairs...hahahhaha  All in all, too much of utopian talks from my side!