I can't speak for him but knowing Johnny as I do from these boards, I'd have to say he was sharing some intellectual rhetoric and soliciting or even provoking comment on it. That is the purpose of these boards, I thought. And what a great place to do it where Lincoln "huggers" share the keyboard with Lincoln haters that hold a strong central government as suspect. Kinda like the South did in the 1850's and '60's. I'm personally looking forward to the dialougue that this post might inspire. And wager on the time it takes to get to the point where Jim pulls the plug. On your mark, get set, GO.
I hope everyone here has a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year. Really!
Keith