etc. They saved the dog. How much did that cost? It's a dog. Granted, it was a nice thing to do, but it's a dog. All the people in the hospital waiting area I was watching from applauded. I just shook my head. No wonder they are billions in debt. Louis Jenkins | 11.12.10 @ 9:10AM It is too soon to cast aside the trappings of LL Beam catalogues. Always be prepared. The GOP is alive and well, and we can rest better at night, but not too much better. And don't forget, now more than ever, pray for our national leaders, they'll need it in the coming storm. Anita | 11.12.10 @ 9:26AM The opinions of the "Branch Davidians" are heralded by the same media types that consistently misrepresent hard news through their Hard Left Lens. Yet respected conservatives appear compelled to bestow even more creedence to these Hacks by disputing them. These men are agents of The Left, no matter what they call themselves. It's no different than comparing NBC News and MSNBC. It's time to dismiss the rhetorical diatribes and focus on the issues. IF ever you decide to compare GOP presidencies, then don't conveniently forget to slam the expansion of bureaucracy and debt under those administrations, even though Obama has surmounted their thresholds. martin j smith | 11.12.10 @ 10:06AM I believe the reason for the blowout was ONE basic reason ( for this past election ) A large number of people who voted voted against