“The Bush-Cheney years have been all about dragging the country into the past, getting back the presidential powers yanked away after Watergate, settling scores from Poppy Bush’s old war, and suppressing scientific and environmental advances. Instead of aiming for the stars, the greatest power on earth is bogged down in poorly navigated conflicts with ancient tribes and brutes in caves.”

The editorial (Times Select required, unfortunately) explores the possibility of a second Gore candidacy, now that the world may be ready to confront the issues that he has been hammering for years. I’d consider voting for him.