I have to agree with you on most of you supposition; because by and large, I see things the same way, as you, as him.

If we take a hard look at ourselves, and our leaders, it's easy to see why he is an easy mark.

I could do an entire thread just about Cheney. Is Cheney locked down?

Manson is very intelligent, and very talented. He has spent most of his life being misunderstood. And like everyone else, that has an innate desire for self-preservation, most of us will do what we feel we have to do, and let the chips fall where they may.

AS far as justice and judgment, the lie is different at every level.