[dk/coro]

I found Samuel Huntington's book "Clash of Civilizations" quite helpful in sorting out where our respective Civilizations are pegged in this critical period of strife and transformation.

In my view, time does not bode well for Western Civilization...for many of the reasons implicit in the previous discussion. Our national frame of reference and collective will may be far too self-serving and inept to successfully wage the type of sustained deadly, dirty, ideological (and bloody) conflict over the decades required to prevail.

I hope so very much I am wrong, but, in any event, will not live to see the outcome of this incredibly critical struggle. I wish us well, but have deep concern relative to our Nation's will and commitment!!!

But, I can sleep at night, for I consider I have paid my dues.

[gonzo]

"...I hope so very much I am wrong, but, in any event, I[sic] will not live to see the outcome of this incredibly critical struggle. I wish us well, but have deep concern relative to our Nation's will and commitment!!!

But, I can sleep at night, for I consider I have paid my dues...."

Having paid yer dues, and I think I paid mine, tell me what the secret of sleeping at night is? It still eludes me..........FRegards