If and when Kerry wins the election, the world will not come to an end as some right-wingers seem to think.

Kerry's positions are fairly straight forward unless you're a Republican where it all gets fuzzy. I think that's a result of putting ones hands over ones ears and yelling "I can't hear you!"

Kerry on Iraq: Work harder to internationalize the situation and with a better team is likely to get more international support. Then begin a phased pull-out of American forces over the course of the next few years. Democracy in Iraq is a laudable goal but it isn't a requirement for success.

Kerry on taxes: Will cut taxes on all businesses by 5% and repeal the Bush tax cuts only on those who make $200,000 or more. By doing this we will decrease the skyrocketing national debt.

Kerry on Health care: Will work to decrease health costs by pressuring insurance providers to lower their premiums. At the same time, will allow Americans to buy prescription drugs from anywhere (such as Canada).  Will raise the bar on who can qualify for medicare help.

Kerry on the War on Terror: Will fight a more pragmatic war by protecting us at home and not send us off on needless adventures. Will focus on eliminating terrorists instead of launching into more "preemptive" follies like Iraq was.

These aren't spookey. These aren't wobbly. These are issues that most Americans agree with.