GUYS,you both mention hope (or at least some derivation of the word). I am the epitome of hopeful. Just for laughs, access Gibby's last TEN messages. See if either of you can find one modicum of "hope" in any of his messages. In fact the eleventh message was deleted by Agoracom. Heaven only knows what gem of "hope" that one contained. Hey, I realize that we've all "had it up to here", but the steady drum beat of negativism doesn't help. I realize that Sesame Street has its Ernie's and Big Birds etc. (As a reminder,they are extremely positive). I also acknowledge that same Sesame street, harbors Oscar The Grouch. I've just always championed the idea that if it's too hot in the kitchen,get out. BILL