[spintreebob]

In the old days we played sports to toughen us. We practiced till we bled. Musicians practiced all the time.

Now, we penalize excessive enthusiasm and give ribbons for showing up, even if you show up late and only half the time. Musicians lip sync with no tune or harmony.

You expect politics and Government Policy to be any differenet that what we are trained for?

[wastoute]

Hard men create good times. Good times creates soft men. Soft men create bad times. Bad times creates Hard Men.