Well, irregardless, only time will tell, and that is the only stone cold fact either side can present. History doesn't always repeat itself, so taking examples from the past holds absolutely no basis. I, for one, would rather support my President and his decisions while there is nothing we can do about it, than bitch about something we cannot change until the next election. Honestly though, would have rather had Gore in Bush's place? We would be far worse off, but then again, that too is speculation, as is everything you said thus far.