Hmm, I can see you chortling even now.
>And the Smith's position, as
>you describe it, is the classical defense of conservatism -- and as far
>as I can see, the _only_ intellectually competent defense. My defense of
>revolution is not much different, as a matter of fact. I agree with
>Justin (disregarding irony) that, essentially, we're fucked -- and
>revolution represents a very slight chance, but the only chance. One in
>a thousand (or a million) is better than zero.
Reminds me of an old New Yorker cartoon where some vinegary CEO-type turns to his colleagues around a conference table and says, "Gentlemen, I've been looking on the bright side ... and it doesn't look good."
Carl, overposted & repentant