Your really are a flatterer.  Turn those numbers around and you're a lot closer to the truth!  ( I will soon have spent 75 years on planet Earth and will be considered an heirloom.)

Yes I remember Reagan's comment well.  The actual phrase was "I'm here from the government and I want to help."  We get more and more programs and they get more and more power.  It is indeed a sad story.

We need to write to them regarding the Patent Reform Bill and remind them that we want to help THEM by encouraging a vote on a bill that will keep America and Americans productive and prosperous.  (After all, the proper vote from them might result in a campaign contribution in the future.)

I'll follow your advice and keep our guys in uniform in our prayers  They are certainly in an unenviable position.

Stay happy, raggie.  Gloom and doom will get you nowhere.

Have a good weekend........Marilyn