Thanks for the history lesson, RRA - I was never good in that subject. But please don't lump me into the Conservative group; I consider myself in the middle, as I said. I don't dislike Obama -- in fact he's quite likable and I would have no problem if (when) he wins. I don't really trust either one, though. But whenever I think of Palin, my mind does lean in Obama's direction more! I still need to read their positions in more depth, however. You can't get the whole picture from debates - it should be more than a talent show.