And in this case, now I know: anger and misinformation.

Bowser is not a welfare recipient, and lives frugally. I have serious doubts that any of the regulars here are habitual welfare recipients, though some of us may have accepted unemployment insurance payments from time to time.

Bowser has served his country in the military, decades ago, when he was a much, much younger man. (Sorry, Bowz, but you know it's true.)

Calling Bowser "Arf" is like calling Bob Hope "Thanks For the Memories". It's his sign-off, not his handle.

You obviously don't agree with him. Fine. Speak from your position rather than your assumption.

Going to Thailand? Toodle-oo. Enjoy the multiple ethnic rebel groups and border disputes (including the ever-charming military junta in Burma/Myanmar), along with the malaria, dengue fever, hepatitis and encephalitis. Fortunately, it looks like they've gotten the AIDS epidemic under some sort of control.

I'm not ready to give up on the US yet, so I'll be working to maintain the purchasing power of the dollars that will buy so much more for you over there.