The richest, to be absolutely precise, Carol. I did say don't blame me for the way they share it out, but that was too flip. I am very much aware that the USA boasts - and in some (Republican) quarters of the USA they actually do boast about it - some of the world's most heart-rending poverty. Even more disgusting, and inexcusable, that such poverty should be found amid such obscene riches.

On which equivocal note I'll follow Rob's advice and retire, albeit only from this thread. But keep posting Rob, I'll be looking in to take my lumps.