Not sure where this is. I came across it in another blog and there was no credit given to this image. I am looking at the street and the signage at it looks European to me. Of course, I may be wrong- If this were in America, it would have been torn down in a heartbeat. This photo amuses me and saddens me at the same time. I don't like seeing my flag's colors being associated as such. Still, Bush is associated with the United States, and Bush and Hitler seem to have a lot more in common when you really look at it than not. The fact is that it NEVER should have gotten to the point where the flag of the US is in a comparison to a Nazi flag. I am not a Nazi. I don't think the Nazis were okay. I am an American, I don't think that Bush is okay and I want him out. As I have said over and over and over again, that excuse for a world leader has done more damage to the reputation of United States in his short term in office than any other president. He almost makes Nixon seem warm and fuzzy. It really makes me sad because how long will it take to undo the damage done- if ever.

In other news observations, the fact that Kerry is thinking about putting off accepting the Democratic nomination is also another sign of what is wrong with the American political system.

Kerry and Bush skipped public financing for the primary-election season, enabling them to spend as much as they wish until their parties officially nominate them at conventions this summer. Since becoming the party's presumptive nominee in early March, Kerry has broken Democratic fund-raising and spending records. He raised roughly $31 million last month alone, pushing his campaign total to a Democratic record $117 million.

Kerry started May with $28 million in the bank, far less than Bush's $72 million but still a Democratic record. Bush has raised more than $200 million so far.

Does anyone else see what is wrong with this picture? Does anyone see any real election reform? I thought we were supposed to pick the best man for the job and not the richest, most privileged, American. If both parties had a set limit to spending then perhaps it would be more about the issues and not about who can produce the most nasty political ad and place it in the best time slot. As long as American elections are about money and privilege, the less likely an honest leader is going to be elected, and the more likely this Roman-like slide of American influence and prestige.