And from Capitol Hill, and elsewhere, there are politicians hell-bent on undermining our sovereignty. On varying levels, there is a plethora of misinformation. Besides being a disease called forgetfulness, it is a mask symbolizing frontier mentality. While the gambling debate surfaces nationwide, the economic euphoria at home is often stifled by unparalleled in-fighting. As prophesied, cascading amounts of money have divided family members.
Suspicion is present.
Uncles, aunts, and cousins are no longer relatives. They are council members with foibles and impertinent agendas. They may be remiss in their fiduciary duties, but they savor muscle-flexing. To ponder these amazing and tragic scenarios never fails to leave me aghast. There's no question that we've survived.