Thanks for the compliment. I'm not beyond the sin of pride - it makes me feel good - I like it.
>but, as is always necessary, you leave out a lot of good points, too
always necessary??? Like I have a pattern you've noticed? I do not sinisterly disregard facts for political purposes. Anything left out of my comments are either for the sake of brevity or an honest oversight.
>in addition to being corrupt human nature is also good.
definition of an honest politician: a politician who once bought stays bought.
>as long as government prevents the big 'uns from eating the little 'uns
The problem with our system socialism or fascism (same thing only different - which are we?) is that the wealthy and powerful use government to secure contracts, protection and funding for themselves and to cripple the little guy. How does one get government to fix the problem that it has created itself? How about limiting government and enforcing the principle "all men are treated equally under the law" meaning laws (like once covering taxes, exports, imports, subsides, etc.) apply to everyone period, without exemptions, loopholes.
Sorry I didn't make myself clearer or perhaps I am sorry that you took in so personally, unnecessarily, whichever applies. I meant that it is always necessary to leave out many aspects of a subject in a format such as this due to time and space constraints, just as you replied. That was a general statement, not one directed to you or concerning your style, etc.