Best regards, Michael.

It's easy to misread Dick. He contains within himself a knowledge about recorded folk history second to none, and that informs his views of an America he grew to love and cherish. I perceive his thoughts to be those of an honest and outspoken voice, when he remarks. That said, he asked an honest question I think prompted by fundamental questioning of what he holds to be true. His question is heart-wrenching, and I know that because when I ask the same of my own country I get the same feeling.

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I reached the conclusion on the front porch a few minutes ago when I was outside watching the stars through a clouded sky that what we can't afford anymore is rich people.

I have one brilliant though per decade. This may or mayn't be 'er.