I beleive I have gone full circle. In my 20's I was A full-fledged McGovern Democrat(one of the few who voted for him in 1972) and and an agnostic. Like TRNelson--I became discouraged with the Dems during the Carter administration--voted for Reagan the first time around--and then Mondale, Dukakis--But it was Bill Clinton who changed my politics forever. That's one vote I wish I could take back--I will NEVER vote for another Democrat Again--Even if they put up Moses and John The Baptist on the same ticket. It really is the "party of special interests", and socialism. As for religion: I became a Christian in 1990--and my life changed dramatically. I was no longer angry and depressed an on a self-destructing life-path and now live each day to make my life and those of others better. I am a much better person today and my wife and children will attest to that. Not perfect--but a better man.