[bagster]

However, in some contexts, it's very dysfunctional to give legs to such fantasies. All the more so when the perps have friends in high places.

Yea, Yea, I know Jocko. I always KNOW what the safe option is. I rarely choose that option though. There is no fun to be had in the safespace.

I think that's the characteristic that has prevented me from taking over the universe.

p.s. People that have to rely on powerful friends need to be purged.

[JockoManning]

Understandable and plenty common.

HOWEVER, your perspective is powerful and useful to The Republic. Please avoid blowing yourself out of the water too much, Fred. Some of us need you around--at least for laughs. LOL. (jking)