Wilko wrote:

I know, I know... but one can always hope...
I just hope that he isn't as dumb as Bush when it comes to alienating
the world and turning the U.S. into a nation under terror.

It doesn't matter, as he's never going to get the chance. ;-)

Every time I
watch U.S. news (whether it be NBC, CNN or CBS), I wonder why people are
being constantly being made afraid with messages from the government and
media. It must be that the only way the U.S. government can get away
with unconstitutional limitations or individual's freedom is by saying
that it's necessary because of the constant threats.

You have an incredibly skewed view of life here. It's nothing at all
like you're imagining it to be. Other than noticeably tigher security at
airports, seaports and public events, life has changed very little here.
I don't know why you think we're all running scared, as that simply
isn't true. We've become used to the exaggerations of the media and most
people just take it all in stride.

I'm sure there are some people here that are like those in your dreams,
but I certainly don't know any.