that's not bad, Nukes. it's funny if you can find a good metaphor *and* maintain truth of message. you're not ready for that, and that's ok. real learning demands struggle, so if you can pull it off, someday in the super ultra megadistant future, you could learn more than anyone in the whole politics stream. well, except maybe Syd and Blue and Merry, but between you and me, i don't think they'll be much competition for you ; )