Dave, disregard Joe. You are very wise to not reveal where you work for obvious reasons.

Susie-I agree with you completely. I assume that Cass & Joe both watch and listen to the media much more than I do. I can't imagine where else they get such intelligence. One great point that Cass makes though is; I do listen to more traditional talk shows & news stations when I have a chance to. I prefer quality over quantity I guess.

Greg - I think that Colin Powell is an intelligent man who just made some rotten choices in his pursuit of political correctness. He is coming forward now because

he doesn't want America to turn on him again. Powell has been down that road before so maybe this time he will make better decisions and do what's right. One can only hope.

Joe - Can you please explain to me when the Congressional Budget Office has ever effectively communicated cost verse's effectiveness to the American people? Give me one example of accurate projections on their behalf then maybe, just maybe I'll believe it. They are after all on the government payroll are they not?