Ah well, Don, many have underestimated the power of the East Podunk Chamber of Commerce to their everlasting regret! ;-D They're everywhere.

Meanwhile, I see that thundering hyperbole, snide verbal shafts, devastating accusations of moral turpitude, and unrelenting, absolutely unforgiving and vitriolic personal hostility are still the desired weapons of choice here, eh? Ah...the halcyon days of calm, considered political discussion amongst open and receptive minds! So refreshing. Why, it's like a breath of fresh air. If only everyone was this nice to one another, what a wonderful world it would be!

Yes! I got drawn in again. (sigh) But not for long!