Elegant Distractions

Here's my prediction: if the swine flu continues to spread, as there is every indication it will, watch for the administration to ban public gatherings just before the huge July 4th Tea Party demonstrations. For the greater good, of course.

The flu scare will be just the right tool at just the right time to quash the fervor of angry tax payers and there will be no hesitation to wield that tool. What will be most interesting will be the groups granted dispensation from the rule.