[jacquesm]

I recall us having a conversation about checks and balances long ago and you were pretty strongly trusting in those keeping the US safe in the longer term. I am quite curious what your expectations are for the mid-terms and the presidential election three years from now based on the recent past, are you willing to write about that?

[tptacek]

I don't understand what you're trying to do here but think at this point it'd be best if we just disengaged. Sorry, and thanks for understanding.