Isn't it, though. But then since I long ago concluded that civilization is a self-defeating concept, I'm trying to adopt the attitude of a disinterested bystander enjoying the show as best I can (which, alas, is not all that well). I would find it almost amusing, if it weren't for the knowledge that my daughter will have to live in the increasingly dysfunctional mess that we are leaving her. One the bright side, if we can raise her right, there won't be anyone that can compete with her. But, with the way things are going, it will become illegal for her to compete and win since that wouldn't be fair to people like.... well, enough said.To have escaped 'kruschev's shoe' only to be buried by the rising generation{s} -- It's almost funny -- in a fatalistic sort of way...