"...this is how to deal with intractible politicians such as the current crop of Republicans."

Gosh... what a good idea! I'll be heading right down to Georgia, Alabama, Texas and get started... then on to Kansas, Oklahoma and..... oh, wait, you didn't mention what to do when they climb back out, or where to get 500 tons of feathers and how to deal with their gun toting supporters.... ah well.... I suppose my looking here for that 'pragmatic solution' to our legal/political situation was silly to begin with. I'll just go back to voting, writing letters and supporting the many efforts already underway.... (I'd pray....but...)

The United Nations? In 1945, it seemed like a good idea. Ask Canada if they'd like it... or maybe London.

I don't think "the norms for the world" are easily set, no matter where the building is located.

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In a semi-serious mode, it does amaze me how easy it is to be supercilious from a distance.