Go back to the Crumb thread. At least there you have some depth. Seems as though you can be quite coherent, even intellectual, when you want to be. You are the one who keeps this thing going.

As far as your condescending comments about my wife; it is fortunate for you that you didn't say them with her around. She would immediately peg you for the self righteous ass that you are. She neither grieves for me in a "enabling" way, nor is she indifferent to vets and the problems many face.

You have finally said what it is that really bothers you. You are a very cynical person, hence you don't deal with sincerity very well. It really bothers you that someone would claim the title of Warrior, and Bard. Perhaps the terms have come to mean something to you, that they don't mean to me. I use them in the street level sense. A warrior, to me, is simply a fighter in a cause. A warrior has achieved a certain level of competence in the fight, and pursued that with honor. Now.....there is another term that will cause you a problem. Honor. I don't apologize for valuing this. It is what separates Gandhi from Hitler, the bully from the decent person. If you are a Celt, then you should understand why I use the term Bard to describe those that try to make a difference with their music. If you are not, try to find out. I am not trying to create a romantic vision with either term. Rather I am trying to use them in the real, working, sense that they are meant to be used.

Tired of the quagmire? Quit contributing to it. But you won't be able to help yourself. That's OK. Tell you what. You stop posting, and so will I. In fact, I think I will no matter what you do. You have shown yourself for what you are.

Mick