Ya know, I think this old screed of yours,LH, about the high mysterious powers which control the parties, is kind of faded and worn and threadbare. For one thing it does not lead to any means of redress or handling the broad situation, which tells me the analysis is faulty. I would say more about all that, but I am in a hurry at the moment. There are several large men in black suits and sunglasses knocking on my office door.