Your comment is particularly ironic: FANT-"As I have noted before, when one's posts become filled with sarcasm and personal 'digs', it is a sure sign that one is no longer able to defend one's position."
It is clearly you who have repeatedly used sarcasm and digs against any and all who disagree with your ideology. I believe I stated my position clearly... it is a total waste of time to respond to someone who is so profoundly endoctrinated that there is no room to consider the opinions of others. In addition, there is a considerable difference from being "unable" to defend ones position, or choosing to use ones time more productively on other endeavours. Afterall, being the "Contrarian", you might consider me a "Socialist, lib, democrat", when in reality... I am a fiscally conservative - Capitalistic Pig, Independent, who spends my days in the battlegrounds of corporate finance, profiting as aggressively as the great American system allows. And, I don't have the luxury of time to validate and counter your numerous claims of "fact". I value my time far too much to attempt to convince someone of your considerable, albeit rigid intellect, to open your mind to another perspective. You're absolutely set in your ways my friend, and no matter how much time or effort I put into confirming or rebutting your discourse, I believe it is an exercise in futility.