Why does this come as such a shocking realization to so many? Hasn't it been so obvious all along? It's filled your televisions and newspapers for the last 6 and a half years. Re-read 1984 -- power for the sake of power.

The administration certainly ceased the opportunity left by September 11; which makes me question who created that opportunity...and who benefited the most.

I so totally agree with you Holowan. The so-called War on Terror is, and has always been just a cover. It's the threat from within, not from without, that has always been my greatest fear.

Do you guys really wear those little hats? Just wondering because I was thinking of investing in aluminum.

Why? Do YOU need a new hat maybe?