David, what an excellent speculation; a speculation that, if proven, could put to bed the entire matter of the South being in "rebellion."

Over the last four + years, I have had the distinct pleasure of watching the increasing scholastic maturity, sophistication and intellectual depth of your posts.

Were Jim to offer some sort of recognition for overall contribution to the purposes he has set forth for his boards, you would receive my vots.

I stand in absolute awe of the resources you must have at hand and the apparent ease by which you are able to plumb their depths.

My hat's off to you, David.