You and me both. But after a friend pointed out that problem with paying Social Security, which woke me to the intractable problem of administrative intertwinement, and after more than a few good friends pointed out they live in those "failed states," I have finally been dragged kicking and screaming to the truth that we are stuck with each other. My blood pressure doesn't like acknowledging that, but it's unavoidable. Somehow, we either find a way out or go the way of the Roman Republic.