...in this crazy world.

I sort of miss the Cold War. The constant bickering between the Communists and we holier-than-thou Americans. Gave life some vigor. Some tension. And pizazz. But then the Soviet Union collapsed. For a few years, it seemed like we'd have to learn to live in a dull and quiet world. But lo and behold, we don't have to worry about that any more. The Republicans and Democrats are at each other's throats. Like it's another Cold War. Plenty of hate on both sides. Despite the fact that we are all Americans. It's so nice to feud. To be mean to each other. To even express downright hate for each other day after day after day. The Republicans especially want it that way. Even to the point of calling Barack Obama a socialist and a communist out to destroy our beloved nation. That's more like it. Used to be that Republicans only hated Communists. Now they even hate our duly-elected president. Can't decide whether this is a sad state of affairs or another welcome and entertaining diversion in this crazy world. --Jim Broede