73, 78 to 82
Outstanding, I find value and take heart almost every time I come to this site. It seems to me that continual talk, compromise and “work” through legislation within a system already compromised is a fool’s hope. Any attempt to play within the rules of this system result at best in a slowing of the inevitable, just as Subotai said (and more eloquently, at that).

I do not intend to leave this problem for my children to face and correct.

Craigicus, I agree with what you’ve stated, you and I differ I think because I simply don’t see ANY of the chattering class as part of the solution. As far as the honeymoon, what exactly would you consider to be enough time to keep up proper appearances?

Buddy, speaking of bread, mountains are great (Wolverines!) but even the Mighty Patrick had to lead the troops down and out to find victuals. Better count some of us flatlanders in, it’s usually down to logistics and those scarecrows in Denver might be wanting some of our cornbread before it’s over.