On Nov 23, 6:58*am, wrote:

I don't a have a "personal distortion filter" (whatever that is) but I
do have a good BS detector.

But ain't it hard to shovel when you are blinkered?

(This was a rhetorical question)

Define successful when tens of millions have no medical care and soup
kitchens are the last growth industry...

While the other half "medicate themselves" to suppress the gnawing
emptiness of living the dream.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Happy_Planet_Index

Those who sneer at the misfortune of others are an endangered species.
Soon, only King Rat will have anything to crow about.