[philip]

If it was not for hopes and dreams, the world would still be flat.....irregardless of costs

my 2 cents

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/irregardless
—Usage note Irregardless is considered nonstandard because of the two negative elements ir- and -less. It was probably formed on the analogy of such words as irrespective, irrelevant, and irreparable. Those who use it, including on occasion educated speakers, may do so from a desire to add emphasis. Irregardless first appeared in the early 20th century and was perhaps popularized by its use in a comic radio program of the 1930s.

In truth, the world is and has always been spherically regardless of hopes and dreams.

[philip]

-SNIP- It repulses me that so many people have to die and so much devastation must occur just for a few drops of petroleum.

(time out greenie). Let's compare your belief that soldiers are dying for oil to ... civilians who choose to die from driving in crashes. Now which group looses more lives and money each year?

You're picking and choosing politics.

[rlaggren]

So you bicycling or running Bio? Step out and lead the way.... Well, fall in behind Al, anyway. <g>

Rufus