[Spiff]

You're fortunate to live in Arizona. Here in California, we might as well rename our state "Mordor," because there is nothing but darkness.

The evil of Mordor, land of Sauron, lies to the East. It can be found sandwiched between the realms of Maryland and Virginia.

When you speak of California, you speak of Isengard and Orthanc to the West, the land of the Saruman and his evil orc and Uruk-hai hordes.

I live in Arizona where you may find the Riddermark (Riders of the Mark/Riders of Rohan) and Edoras.

Your sentiment is correct, but you need to get your geography straight.

[My2Cents]

Well-put. May Isengard (Sacramento) be overthrown by the ancient army of Fangorn. Where is Mithrandir!?

[Bloody Sam Roberts]

The evil of Mordor, land of Sauron, lies to the East. It can be found sandwiched between the realms of Maryland and Virginia.

Exactly. And who does the bidding of Sauron? The 9 Dark Riders. The 9 Nazgül. Now whom do you suppose they could be? All 9 in their dark flowing robes. Dispensing "Justice".