[OldDeckHand]

"Surely, it shouldn’t be necessary to define, “Useful Idiot”, ( attributed to Lenin) for someone as well educated and intelligent as you seem to be."

No it won't. And, don't call me Surely.

[wintertime]

Main Entry: sure·ly Pronunciation: \ˈshu̇r-lÄ“, especially Southern ˈshȯr-\ Function: adverb Date: 14th century 1 : in a sure manner: a archaic : without danger or risk of injury or loss : safely b (1) : with assurance : confidently (2) : without doubt : certainly 2 : indeed, really —often used as an intensive usage see 2sure