Hey, "defeatist" or "resignation", it's a matter of perspective, I guess. A realist would call it resignation, an idealist would simply say that resignation to inability to influence is defeatism. Both would call it "compromise", and each would mean something slightly different by it. The song I referred to is precisely about how the ideals of youth are compromised as we grow older (or more realistic). It isn't a political song, but rather a reflection on the state of humanity. Nevertheless, I would give a lot for it to become redundant in 3 years...

Agree about the humour - best weapon I know.

Hey, how about sending comedians to the front? I could name one or two...