Back in the States

Well, I'm back from Brazil. Actually, I've been back since Sunday morning, but my girlfriend had a slight medical emergency requiring a minor surgery the same day which has kept us tied up since. I'm still not going to have regular internet access for a day or two, so you all will have to deal with Jon a little longer. Obviously Jon's views aren't as left as mine, so I apologize for certain issues that have not been covered or covered in a way typically expected of the blog.  Jon does bring a different perspective to the issues, and hopefully the difference in how we approach certain things can spark some decent debate.
 
Unfortunately I have to take my leave, but I promise to drop back in in a day or so and make a post about my Brazilian experience.