No problem Toasty,
I personally think we do not tell most of the people around us every day how much we enjoy each other... that is my way of thanking you for your positive note and hoping that you don't feel awkward having been positive.
As for capitalism vs. communism, I am at the same times a very idealistic person as well as a very pragmatic person. I am a strong business person as well. And I can play poker well. Not all those that believe in everyone getting a fair shake are necessarily namsy-pasmy push overs! ;-)
To sum up my political theory succinctly - socialistic base coating, plus a shiny metallic gloss coat of capitalism.
Any of the pure systems have already proven to be broken and evil-serving, so the arguement that I can entertainment engagement on both sides of the economic poles should be expected in a forward-looking arena.
Reading Erich Fromm is very thought provoking.
-Erik