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said Sy Hersh when asked how Bush could still be popular, given the lack of WMD, bungled Iraq war and enormous deficits.

Hersh also talked about the how Americans are seen in the world. The typical refrain had been "We like the American people, it's Bush we don't like". That's certainly how I would characterize my feelings. But Hersh warned: if, after seeing how he governed during his first term, Bush is given another 4 years in office, then that goodwill could disappear, and the average American citizen will be complicit in Bush's policies and actions.

Hugz to my brothers and sisters here at DU, and if you're ever in Toronto, let me know. But sadly, from today, my view of Americans has changed.

:(

Sid