why shouldn't the wealthy and influential on the left have their say too? to be sure, i find the Foreign Affairs Committee of Hollywood & Vine a bit odious at times, but they're just playing the game by its current rules, and it's certainly their right as Americans to speak their minds, regardless of what nonsense may or may not be in them. i've long held that the rules need massive overhauls, but still, here we are, so let's try to enjoy the show as we deservedly hurl our bricks at it. and GOP corporate moola will have its counteracting say and then some along the way; have no fear there.

as for db's lyrics being still so unfortunately applicable today, keep in mind that avarice and self-interest remain prime components of the current human makeup, so plus ca change c'est la meme (i love the French, don't you? unlike us, they're such arrogant bastards!)