I like your arguments regarding marketing and the way it can easily poison an election -- as it has in the past, i'm sure. Never is marketing the best way to judge a "product", however, it is usually the best way to sell it. So, as marketing succeeds in selling us B.S. products, it will probably succeed in selling the people their leader. It always has.
I'm a semi-support of Bush. I'm a republican, however, I disagree with quite a few of his "behaviors". But, unless I see a more promising leader in the 04 elections, I'm sure i'll cast my vote his direction. As of now, the left has proposed nothing promising, giving Bush a HUGE advantage.
As for my references on ambiguity.... I may have come across incorrectly. My intention was not to say that ambiguity should be accepted in all situations. But, ignorantly, someone said they want black and white facts right here and now. Let's be a little reasonable here... a little over 2 months after a war, he wants all the details? Give me a break. Things are still very tense and by all means still underway. So, how can anyone expect all the details right now?
You want a detailed analysis of the war, why it took place, etc. Well, you must wait until everything's on the table. The Bush administration will soon be under investigation as to whether or not things were exaggerated, and to what degree. He will lose most of his credibility if things are proven against him. Then you'll have your cold hard facts. But, for right now, no one's going to give them to you. Also, don't just accept what the media throws at you... try to come up with some thoughts, then you can see the obvious holes in what the media tells you.