"Right, because no one's developed priorities in not fighting this dumb war. If Stacy thinks the only reason people would defect is their kids she's got a really bad handle on psychology."

He drums his fingers on the table. "Oh, yeah. We work real hard. What with the no pay and the total lack of motivation beyond occasional threats of death. It's a miracle most of it get up in the morning."

People love his cat stories, Zou.