As I watched Clinton's speech in Halifax last week, I was reminded of the stark differences between this former President and the head of the current administration, the self-proclaimed "decider." Clinton, although I question his ethics, is in my mind one of the best leaders the US has had in decades. It remains to be seen how history will remember him and the stains on his legacy, or how future generations will recall Bush and what led him to an unnecessary and (by the letter of the law) illegal war...as if any war could be defined..war is war, period. I have nothing against Bush personally. He has a direct way of communicating that is almost refreshing for a politician. He's clearly a business man at heart, versus the lawyerly Clinton. That he and his family have profited from his position (and his father's, is beside the point). Recalling his re-election, I remember seeing John Kerry as a kept man, while Bush (seemed) more decisive, a man of action (for lack of better term). It's possible that history will remember Bush more kindly than it sees him today (approval ratings in the 33% range). I do not admire the man, and personally believe he to be one of the worst leaders the US has ever known. Clinton however, still has a vision for humanity and unlike his successor, the ability to express it in clear language. It remains to be seen whether his wife will run for higher office, although I believe it would be Gore's to lose...should he run. Rice and Powell may have been tainted by the current administration, and their role in it's many misadventures...Powell to a lesser degree. The American people may see eight years of Republican 'rule' as enough for at least another four years. I won't make any predictions, although if the Democrats win I'll be buying up shares in defence companies...why ? because the market will sell on the news and the share prices will drop...the wars in the middle east have depleted the US military's stockpile and they will need to replenish..afterall, there is still North Korea, Iran and China to keep in check. They may be Democrats, but...