"I am convinced, based upon his public pronouncements and his personal writing, that on each of these questions he is not closed to understanding opposing points of view and, as best as it is humanly possible, he will respect and accommodate them. "

Wishful thinking.

"I await Sen. Obama's more extended thinking upon this vital subject [Islamic Fascism]."

And yet you endorsed Obama (before knowing his intentions on the most vital security issue of our age).

You've allowed your resentment of President Bush to color (no pun intended) your probably stellar intellect (and I'm sure Richardson can't hold a candle to you there). I am embarrased for you.

Plus, if you add up the cost of Obama's plans, from looking at his website it would have to cost this country over eight hundred billion dollars. That's ridiculous! (And rotsa ruck getting Obama to support your Catholic views against abortion.)