The wars played a significant role in our government's fiscal crisis (in fact I'd argue they were like throwing gasoline on a fire.) While some of this overlaps with out economic woes, it certainly was not the catalyst. I think James can attest to my constant bombardment of bellyaching in regards to Bush's war spending years ago (read: China ATM Card) and that eventually the bill would come due. That's one mess, and the economy is another.

100% DNA match.

Vegas got great reviews and it appeared music writers were very eager for his return with the new band at that time. It was one of the few times I recall that he ever had the press on his side, lol.