well put, and thanks for sharing.

i wouldn't be surprised if there's another elf on deck, waiting to point out in greater detail that we knew all that so we just went ahead and stole the oil out from under the Euronoses. Keebler boys, you're up.

if nothing else, i am heartened and relieved to hear that Chinese democracy is right around the corner. that'll be one heck of a gung hay fat choy, so have your firecrackers ready.