Buck,

You are absolutely correct that such an article is not without bias. Further, you are absolutely correct when you point out that articles of the same nature are written by the other side, about Kerry, also with a bias, and to attempt to persuade the reader to vote for Bush. It is up to the individual voter, then, to digest each of the various articles available, from both sides, and all other pertinent information available, and draw their own conclusions, which I also hear you saying, very clearly.

Speaking for myself, I am one of those who happen to agree with Suskind anyway, so in my case, no harm, no foul. I have held this opinion ever since Bush turned his attention to Iraq. Up until then he had my support for his response to 9/11, and the subsequent invasion of Afghansistan, although I never supported his domestic and economic initiatives, always believing that he was working for the wealthy, not for the vast majority of America.

I understand your point about the article being no more reality based than any article by Ann Coulter. However, I happen to disagree with Coulter's "reality" and agree with Suskind's. IMHO, the empirical and anecdotal evidence in this case clearly supports Suskind's assertions, and his version of "reality".

The fact that some may see positives in this article, while true, is quite frightening. IMHO, they are also victims of, and blinded by, that unshakeable, irrational, and unreasonable "faith", even in the face of overwhelming empirical and anecdotal evidence to the contrary.

Again, you are correct in your assertion that it is up to each of us to gather and digest as much information as we can, decide for ourselves what we believe and what we do not believe, what is "reality" and what is not "reality", and attempt to make the best choice we can make according to our own beliefs.

My choice is made, and has been for some time now, not based upon "faith", but rather based upon my interpretation and understanding of the facts and "realities" facing us today. I did not vote for Bush in 2000, and IMHO he has not proven me wrong, or earned my vote in the last four years. Therefore, I will cast my vote for John Kerry on November 2nd.

Respectfully,

Jim