Creepy Sideshow.

As time passes, and the roar of the whirlwind dies down, I see that, although I have "adapted" to the new situation, I still see myself as alone in this world.

The creepy sideshow that the political arena and the media has been distracting us with hasn't altered the fact that the world is still a very dangerous place to the Republic. The Creepy sideshow hasn't silenced the din of instability of Europe or the Middle East, both of which are immersed in either financial demise or civil unrest.

Meanwhile, the directors of the creepy sideshow dissuade us from the fact that the entire world is teetering on the brink, and something minute as an increase in gasoline prices could bring the entire world's house of cards crashing down.

Therefore, although much of the personal whirlwind has abated, I am still mindful of the fact that a good stock of guns and ammunition may be the best defense against the pending crash.
... that and a mountan retreat, plus a taste for rabbit & mutton