Spud, it is indeed sad that our country seems to be seen by the rest of the world as a place populated with the likes of RyanD. Unfortunately, those types are the most vocal and so they attract the most attention. Some of us know that we do not live in a country that can boast any kind of decent living standard, let alone boast being the shining beacon that should light the way for the rest of the world. Our country is in shambles. Those of us who can actually think and reason and analyze see this.