A reader strikes exactly the right chord: “Hi Derb—Watching the speeches

of last night, I was reminded of why I love Republicans so much. They are

simply batty about the USA. They are so up-beat and optimistic about

America, the Land of Opportunity. The are totally convinced of the innate

decency of Americans. They are totally convinced that any problem we face

we can face together and overcome. They’re happy. They’re grateful.

They’re hopeful. That’s gotta play better than the constant carping and

complaining and scolding of the Democrats.

“The Democratic party is for chronically upset, depressed, ungrateful,

complaining, self-righteous people who always think the grass is greener in

France.

“I don’t think Bush has anything to worry about – unless he majorly blows it

in the debates. As to the debates, I think we can count on Kerry to be his

insufferable self and therefore self-destruct.”

From your mouth to God’s ear, Ma’am.