Indeed, we are spoiled, but to give Bush et al. any of the congratulation is akin to thanking Mao for making China less chaotic.  It has taken decades (centuries?) and untold amounts of human life to arrive where we are today.  The Republican party does not have a stranglehold on freedom or democracy! I salute you for making your voice heard! Kudos!(Indeed, you are beautiful, too - you should run for office...)