Hi, Geroge, thanks for making us aware of this. I believe your thread title is unfortunate. I know you've said it's the pols, generals, etc., but the title does not make that distinction.

My niece and her husband just finished a tour of five years in Italy and I know he was responsible for all of the tires on all of the planes out of Aviano, from where many flights to the areas you mention flew.

He has just shipped out to South Korea. I can assure the young families out there who make up the US Military have no knowledge of the machinations of the bigwigs. Be that good or not, I do resent the implication of your title and you know I am NOT that pro-military. It's just close to home.

Again, though, I do thank you for the link and information. We need a non-violent revolution in this country; politics have become so disgusting, it's no wonder people feel disenfranchised and that their vote is worthless.

kat