Brilliant essay Livia. Cheers for your insights. But, what has convinced the Masterbaters of the Universe that it is now time for Full Frontal Fascism again, rather than merely "Inverted Totalitarianism" that was working so well for them. Smells more like desperation than school spirit. We Hobbits may still have chance, if we address the oligarchic mishaps that necessitated their shift in strategy. SERFS UP!!!!