that's what I'VE been saying! but americans don't want to come out and say it for fear of coming across as "unpatriotic". my u.s. history is a bit rusty, so i can't recall exactly who said this, but one of the great presidents (roosevelt or the like) claimed that only a good patriot who cares about his country enough will question its government (not an exact quote, but you get the gist). this admin. has managed to singlehandedly turn that around. but that's all old news to you, i know. still frustrating, though.