I think you are wrong on one count, unfortunately
I don't think the Winger reasoning is gone, I think that they just lost their tune- like a poorly practice chior. I think they will find it again soon. It will be the 'blame' song, and will center around the UN, Europe and the Media. You can already see them trying to get in synch again. When they do, it will be 2003 all-over-again on this board. With 3 part harmony sung at the top of their lungs, and all the same vicious attacks for those who don't go along.
The CE circle-jerk is warming up again.
DL
