Interesting, isn't it, that the US Govt. so adept at putting a...

Interesting, isn't it, that the US Govt. so adept at putting a spin on everything and anything to justify its intervention (interference) in all things international, but in the antiquated valuation of its gold in Fort Knox, or wherever it is now held, that may not be accorded such contempt.

As a natural land, it has breathtaking beauty. As a national culture, it once offered such great promise of hope and high principles. Must break wombat's and other patriotic US citizens' hearts to see its decline to a mere shadow over the decades.

Hats off to Tolkien for this quote: "All the dreadful forces of Mordor were gathered there and at Sauron's command they fell on the army of the Captains of the West..."