McGrath,

We've never let a little thing like facts interfere with winning. Especially in politics. I think there is a very strong "sports" element, in American politics that believes; "Its not how you play the game that counts, its winning". A lesson taught in most Little Leagues and Pop Warner leagues (youth sports organizations)

As all to many Americans think a three week old "Newsweek" is a history text. (That or Encarta Online) is it any wonder we keep repeating the mistakes of the past?

On socialism, I fear you're right. I don't see it as happening under the banner of liberalism, but because people want to feel secure. And finding it outside of self is far easier than dealing with inner demons.

troll,

To forestall one of your attempts at reparte (witty doesn't enter into it), I most certainly can count past two. I'm all the up to nine, thank you. Next week I get to start on double digit numbers. So there. (Please leave a note so all of you will get this message).

Regards

John