Well *I* give a shit(e) what you think, Coyot(e) Br(e)ath. Ah feel yore pain. :) You make a valid (if partial) point. Stay with us. Please do not forever repair to the High Mountings of th' oul' Wyomings; for beware:
   And when they bore his body down those rugged heather braes,
   They placed the Broad Black Brimmer on his breast.

[Pook sneaks a bit o' music in wi' th' BS] We need you alive & posting, from the Flatlands, CB. :)

Giok: 'it's no good only obeying the laws you like'; right on; but enough about the U.S. Republicans & Democrats. / And while I like your frustration-relieving fantasy, the Six Counties cannot just be the gift the giftie gie us, until the people there so vote. Which they will eventually, sez I. (By 2016, says Education Minister McGuinness, Deputy Commander Derry Brigade, Bloody Sunday, but "There is no evidence that I was armed.") I think the Republic will likewise vote to accept 'em (what are they gonna do, go back on 100 years of themselves roaring out of them about it?)--- but not without considerable trepidation, and dissent, and a sizeable minority "No" vote.)

McGrath, cogently thought & nicely stated as usual. Quit being so be so damn sagacious, wouldyez; it's annoying. :) Yeah I'll bet John Reid *is* "bloody furious". Har har har...Like to be the proverbial fly on the wall; hear some fine Brit similes & metaphors....

Greg stephens, multiple strings of convictions, yes. (Long Kesh: political campaign school?) Of course Back in the USSA, an increasing numner of our own politicoes are acquiring the Courage of their Convictions, too. / Me, I always take both sides. In case you hadn't noticed. :)