Is tribalism the most enduring heritage from the past?

[spike]

Moments of what?

Moments of denial?

Moments of ignorance?

Moments of evasion?

Pick any one of them. It's yours.

I like your choices.

[Ned]

I see you gave up any attempt at serious discussion.

That's all right, I know where you are coming from.

No need to explain any further.

[spike]

Sure, I'll explain. It's very trying to argue with such an angry person.

[Ned]

Don't bother, spike.

I am not angry, only resigned -- you don't listen, you don't reflect, you are repeating mantra that I am too familiar with to find it amusing any more.

[spike]

Since you are so tired and fed up with me maybe I can have the last word.

Did I notice that you are living in Canada?

[Ned]

OK, go ahead -- have the last word.

I won't respond.

Last word: ..........