Protocol is either useful or it should be abolished. - Robert A. Heinlein

There is something about gold that has an effect on human judgment similar to that of heroin or cocaine.

Apparently she believes she is safe. Evil is essentially stupid, Joe; despite her brilliance, she believes what she wishes to believe. Or it may be that she is willing to risk her own death against the tempting prize of absolute power.

The first principle of freedom is the right to go to hell in your own handbasket.