Not a comment on this topic - but the radio just quoted former President Carter as he prepares to celebrate his eightieth birthday. He noted that he was "lucky to retire from the presidency at a young age" so he could go around the world building homes or whatever it is he is trying to do. He thinks HE is lucky - what about us? WE'RE the fortunate ones since he "retired" early (thanks to Ronald Reagan). Just think what four more years of malaise and the misery index would have done to us!
Carter -- the single most failed presidency in U.S. history.