"If he becomes a polar opposite ideologue to George W. Bush, things may get worse rather than better."

Where does the idea that Obama is an 'ideologue' come from? I haven't seen anything that remotely suggests zealotry or an allegiance to a narrow set of principles and aims (like PNAC, for instance).

I see a guy that's gifted, articulate, intelligent, thoughtful, and able to take some heat as evidenced by the primaries.

If you don't like him fine, don't vote for him. But at least be honest as to why and don't go speculating about shit that has no basis in fact. That's why some large percentage of Americans still think Obama is a Muslim.

Like Dale.