[CincyRichieRich]

Somewhat disappointing on Freerepublic, too. It seems like half the population here is gone into a hole to hide and avoid the world.

[gaijin]

It seems like half the population here is gone into a hole to hide and avoid the world.

And avoid fighting wars not belonging to us.

[mrsmith]

Well, no one should have thought there would be no cost to confronting China.
Extra unfortunate for our farmers that the world is having such good crops this year ( and
china’s pig flu problem has reduced their demand).

Overall the “war” is going well, but that’s no comfort to those suffering.