[headsonpikes]

"Sadly, we have crossed the point of no return..."

I don't think so; there'll be no HAPPY solution, that's true; a lot of pension-seekers will be disappointed.

But there can certainly be a 'peaceful' solution; the Left must capitulate, that's all! ;^)

[jsraggmann]

The left will never capitulate. The answer is in your sceen name!