Hi ZaB
The darkest hour is just before the dawn, that's what someone smarter than me said.
It's true that you have stupid and venal politicians - but so do we.
Fortunately it's 2015 and they count for less than before.
Worst comes to the worst Zab there is a shortage of engineers but I don't think it will come to that.
Also Zab - this is from the heart - no matter how much pressure, stay off the booze, even a couple of beers. For people like us there is no happy medium