Another great essay Mike, but my takeaway from Mitt's farewell is the moderate republicans take their lives in the hands. He commented on the fact that he can afford a small security army 24/7 to protect his family, but most of his colleagues could not. Mitt is a very decent guy, my only problem with him was that he thinks PIRATE EQUITY funds are the the economy. Where are to find decent folk to run for office, if they are made to fear for their families lives.