BushCo has turned our view of "allies" v. "enemies" upsidedown - at least that is how I feel.  I watched Bush essentially threaten our traditionall allies, France and Germany, in the Canary Islands speech just prior to the Iraq invasion.

Then these past weeks he claims that the United Arab Emirates is essentially the greatest ally we've ever had.

What I find very troubling now and have always been troubled by with this administration is that our "key allies" in their eyes seem to be countries that are anything but democratic.   While our traditional allies that are democratic seem to be cast aside.  

I think having a hit man "on your side" is probably a good thing in the short term, but is it a good thing in the long run?  Do you see what I am saying?  In any case, your comment about bringing us back to a more traditional set of policies made me want to ask.  I mean I'd like to keep the tradition of revering our democratic counter-parts around the world and keeping at arms length the dictators, monarchies, theocracies etc.

Thanks for running.  I hope you win.