[mnehring]

I was with you until you extolled the joys of cruising in a station wagon (Volvo V70).. just kidding..
I really appreciate the optimistic view. I get so sick when I see the WhinoCons say day in and day out that the world is going to hell and we are a third world country. BS. The troubles we face today are peanuts compared to the troubles we have overcome in the past.

[isrul]

"The troubles we face today are peanuts compared to the troubles we have overcome in the past. "

The difference is, that now, too many in power deny such troubles or dangers exist. They refuse to identify or name such things. Or if they do, they get it absolutely wrong. Yes, optimism is good. But awareness and action is even better.