[piasa]

The invasion has inspired him to set up a group of non-political figures called the Elders to help avert future conflicts.
He added: "It's in its infancy but Mandela has agreed to be the founding father."

Sounds to me like "The Elders" are the British equivalent to the Democrat "Shadow Government."

It must really smart every time the left on both sides of the Atlantic hear us say "thank God the grownups are in charge."

[piasa]

mind your "elders"....

[Cindy]

"It must really smart every time the left on both sides of the Atlantic hear us say "thank God the grownups are in charge.""

YEP.

[Alamo-Girl]

Thanks for the ping!