Oh, oh, oh, oh, Ohio.

[adderslj]

So, we're down to Ohio. Whomever wins Ohio wins America (a divided one, but still the most powerful nation on Earth). And there's less votes in it than the absentee, postal and provisional votes.

Fun, fun, fun.

Update Mind you, the White House has just announced victory, so maybe not.

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[predicate.livejournal.com]

Well, that reaises the other question -- how MANY narratives are in play?

I really, after considerable study, believe that the "Freedom for the Middle East" narrative is a false one. Not in the sense that it is impossible, but rather that it is not what Bush's administration is pursuing. Looking at the work that individuals in his administration have been applying themselves to for the past couple of decades, Mideast freedom is IMO less of a priority than estabilishing American centers of influence. There's a subtle but distinct difference.

The extent to which the Arab street and press have been articulating that difference is sobering -- very few people in the ME seem to buy the 'America Wants us Free' argument, given our history and the mixed nature of our present efforts.

I think supporting democratic reform and religious reform in the ME is a VERY worthy goal... but it's far more complex and tricky than our current push.

Anyways. Sorry.Didn't mean to derail Addders' thread with this stuff :)