This is important
So that's who longride is!
When I suggested that MO post reader submissions a few months ago noone seemed to understand me. You have obviously done a great job of teaching MO what MO is really all about. Thanks!
This is what the internet is really for IMHO. You get to listen to the talking heads (fingers?) (mice?) and then talk right back. Some of the threads at MO have been good enough to form the basis of a really good class in civics, foreign policy or group psychology.
I hearby volunteer to help out in any way I can. This is an important venture.