Look, I was speaking from personal experience with the FISA thing. I have yet to convince one person I know who wasn't already against it that this is an egregious offense against the constitution, they just don't get it. Perhaps I know more stupid people than average...I have no idea, but the lack of understanding I've encountered is astounding.

So Machiavellian my thinking may be, but I'm beyond caring at this point. 5 Months to go and I just want him to win, I'll have the next 4-8 years to kvetch and be disappointed :)