I am back. I seem to have more valuable things to do than loiter on the site waiting for someone to reply to their quips; logging into the website once a day is more than enough for me.
As far as some of your musings...Lets see...
1. Not Frank, or related. I wouldn't want to be even remotely associated with someone as delusional as him.
2. I did send Bud an email and got a "verify that I know you" automated reply from his email with link to a webpage with a question about why he should reply and a squiggly-letter/number box.
3. Would never buy a Ridgeline...no Jap crap for me. Actually, since Ford can't seem to master any of the principles of demand forecasting or supply chain management, I might be purchasing a Lincoln Mark LT. It is sad when you can purchase an LT loaded for less than what I purchased my ST for…and avoid the transmission issues.
4. Congress is a joke...no need to waste my attention with them. Both sides are out to get every nickel and dime out you that they can. Until the good and honest members outnumber the hypocrites and power-mongers, what’s the point?
5. I like the grammar police shield.