Kev,
I respect your voice, and I'd like to know what you think is the best course, as it seems that even our leader has repudiated his "stay the course" posture.
If you take the time to read this, you might see a historical context for the continuing mentality.
http://www.commondreams.org/views06/1126-27.htm
I await your comments and proposal for a beneficial outcome.
DTS