Actually Fermi, I was a avid Republican up to my college days. I was even a delegate to a young Republican Convention and assumed the role in proxy of Henry Cabot Lodge and spoke passionately before the convention of the evils of Social Security.
Soon thereafter I became a passionate Democrat, arguing for the expansion of programs that I felt would bring equality of opportunity.
That was then and this is now. I have voted too many times for Democrats hoping they would some day live up to my dreams for America. I would still vote ofr someone of either party who speaks openly and passionately about our REAL problems and proposes what I see as possible solutions.
I was very much disappointed by the performance of Pres. Clinton and his wife seems to be even worse, to me. I am leaning towards Dennis Kucinich as the closest in principle and John Edwards as the closest and also maybe electable.
It is true, I have not voted for a Republican since 1960, but that has over the years led me to vote multiple times for someone of neither party.
For all their faults, I am fortunate to have as my Senator Barbara Boxer and Representative henry Waxman. I like at least 80% of their positions. That they are Democrats is irrelevant however.
I do not claim to be non-partisan to show how superior I am, but I now believe any contribution to the divisions in this country fostered by both parties is a mistake.
