Anybody ever read Plato's The Cave? Interesting concept that rings true today. Anyway, The fact that a person is 46% anything should be a moot point in this day and age. As long as people are sound of heart and soul then it shouldn't matter. As for Aileron, there are times when people can not be proud of our country isnt there? I mean isn't that the beauty of the country, to be able to say we don't agree or or not proud of our country? Theres plenty of reasons to like and dislike the country. By your language you take your bite out of one side of the two flavored ice cream, so if you want leverage in any debate you need to bring unbiased sources in the eyes of all viewing to the table. McCain will have gaffs, Obama will have gaffs, we are humans, not androids. And as bipedal humans we should walk toward truths, and not base our views on shadows on the wall.