It's almost as if Muricans *want* their epithets and shibboleths much more than - any chance at clear communication, debate, compromise, decision.

Slogans are the mothers milk here - less so in civilized countries, but we could.. watch those sometimes, see what they talk about. Not likely and - too much trouble.

Left / Right Commie / Patriot -- I really don't think they'll surrender these any quicker than bringing down the Stars & Bars or refraining from attacking your local towelhead. It's a positive feedback mechanism with the loop being:

The Peepul --> the Corp-run Meeja --> the Politico-Bizness self-funding Government-replacement--> [da capo] back to beginning.

Nope: No room, no funds, no interest = no chance.
Just recap of 2000 + whatever The War generates for diversion. And group-think; look for even more of that.
(8 years of Bush-speak or.. Arabic? if much gets Really screwed up) M$ Arabic add-in for Word2004 ??

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Sorry,

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