I included the bit about Grossman mostly because the interview with him inspired the article. I read that quote about the atom bomb and the first thing that popped into my mind is, `that sounds like a good description of some folks on the right wing in the US except it sounds a whole lot different coming from someone who has to worry about rockets coming down on him on a daily basis.' I like to give shout outs to the bits that get me thinking down a certain road. I also wanted to make the point that there is a context from which that mode of thinking does make sense.

That said, I agree with it being a little off point.

Also, don't relax until McCain makes his veep selection. Romney is just as bad as, if not worse than, Giuliani with regards to `the terrorists are coming!' It's possible, albeit probably unlikely, that McCain could choose either.

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There is no more degenerate kind of state than that in which the richest are supposed to be the best.
Cicero, The Republic
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