I think it'll certainly be interesting to see how this all plays out, no doubt. I have a bit more faith in the state - I'm all for the social-welfare state, personally... there are many examples where gov't has successfully run things and instances where it has seriously botched things... In anycase, think this debate is well worn in other threads and that the merits of state intervention are really difficult to assess, particularly among vastly diverging ideologies and when primarily speculating in theory with little basis in fact... And I think facts can be used to support all sides... so I guess I'll just leave it at that.
Rusty, I think its great that you have such strong opinions, I'm certain you can find a way to put it to good use.
LOL re: mug on T.V. - snootiness aside... really? Anyway, to be sure, You Tubes democratic function is appealing to me (and clearly most of the world). And I'm all for democracy.
LOL x100 re: poking stick in the eye. That really is a good one, one of the best!!