No one is ignoring anything, but it is prudent to not rush to judgement based on media attacks.
So, somebody that lives SOMEWHERE in the "USA" is appointing himself the chief adviser to a host of people who KNOW the area, and resident folk.
Youmust have some serious creds !
I nominate you the "campfire director of prudent behavior".
"Smarmy" could well be incorporated,....
GTC
Member, Clan of the Border Rats -- “Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it.”- Mark Twain
