I capitalized End Times, KB, because I wanted to. ;-) It looked more noticeable that way. And because it refers to a BIG hypothetical event. So are we arguing for the fun of it? Or just for the usual reasons?

I'm not all that fearful, Ebbie. I'm just curious. I like to know about things. I'm pretty sure I'll die of natural causes long before I become important enough for the $ySStem to decide I need to be eliminated. ;-) If not, well...I've died before. I'll get over it soon enough.

As KB kindly pointed out, yes, I have said numerious times that I am just as wedded to my usual impression as most people. I am only a bit unusual in that I know it, I don't forget it, and I publicly admit to it. (this is something you won't find any politicians doing) Accordingly, I always keep it in mind that I might be wrong in my fondest assumptions...and that keeps me curious, and thirsty to know more.

As to "Could this be his way of sending secret messages"

Could be, KB. ;-) My dog's way is by peeing on any convenient standing structure, although his messages are really not all that secret...he is quite open about his imperial ambitions.