Dan- I feel that my several hours in close proximity w/ Mr. Gore qualify me to make an informed, opinion based statement regarding his personality and apparent level of intelligence. I stand by my conclusions. I am aware of Bush's scholastic record and it is a bit less than stellar according to the grades. My grades weren't that terrific either due mostly to boredom. I doubt that was the case with GW. Gore may be well informed but I THINK (opinion) he lacks savvy.
I value my freedom to fish when I see fit and from what I've seen of gore and his supporters that freedom will be severely curtailed. These people are into eco-tourism. If you're into it, great. As for me, I like the fight of the fish more than the sight. The Law of the Sea treaty will affect us all in profound ways. Take a look at what is happening around you with the NMFS rules regarding setbacks and other habitat enhancement ideas. I'm not sure the extra fifty grand for a house near water or the complete loss of many farms across the state (without compensation) is worth it. Maybe it is, I don't know. The treaty will be much worse and exponentially more invasive. As much as it pertains to this thread, I made the case for the GOP and business on the Slade thread and the info (including stats) found there is irrefutable. If you continue to misstate the facts regarding the economy of late I will be forced to show you the error of your ways again. Suffice it to say that the lions share of the market gains in the nineties came after the 94 election. Now before you all go off half cocked about the congress of the eighties...it is the leaders, the visionaries and the idea people who make the difference. In the eighties the leader happened to be the president and in the nineties is happens to be the congress. If the current crop of gutless, spineless nancy boys we call the GOP congressmen had a pair of stones between them things would be much better than they are. They need a quirky texan to lead the charge.

If you would like to make me the write-in candidate for the Presidency I would be flattered. Unfortunately I lack but one of the qualifications. I am, however, old enough to run for any other office in the US and would be honored to do so. HHHMMMMMMMM.....Governor 45cal. It has a nice ring to it!!!! And I wouldn't need near as much state patrol protection(saving $$$ for the taxpayer)