ML, if you're really interested in Kerry's voting record in terms of defense you can take a look at this link.
http://www.newsmax.com/archives/arti...6/132851.shtml
Oh, and thanks the Eliquint clarification. It's that whole "hooked on phonics thing." You're my Scholarly friend.
Engnenk, I agree with everything in your post. With the exception of the McCain thing. Then again if the Dems were running Lieberman/Miller they'd have my vote.