[jacquej]

Sorry, Armsted, I do not have the same faith in the process that you have, but how I hope you are right, and I am totally out to lunch.

I see history as cyclical, alas. And, I am therefore depressed. Probably because I read "The Fourth Turning", and I think this is the trigger.

We are in for an interesting 20 year ride. Hang on folks, for it will be a real cliff-hanger.

[LibertyRocks]

Report from someone on a boat in the pass? reporting gusts over 130mph.

[Pointblank]

I used to love hurricanes in the Corps. Solid brick barracks, beer, and MRE's and water in the commons. That equals a few days of partying.
I have lost a my affinity for the damn things this year.