I don't think that the Prez fully understands the meaning of the phrase "Think globally, act locally" as it has always implied, at least to my way of thinking, a consistency in those thoughts and actions. As described so dramatically here, there seems to be a major disconnect as he advocates freedom and democracy abroad and is doing everything in his power to curtail [I'm trying to be polite here] those same rights at home. I wish I had more confidence in more of our elected officials to stand up and tell the truth and not allow themselves to be coopted. Robert Byrd is one and there are a few others but as the saying goes, "Let's make some noise!" Howard Dean, where are you?