but are Larry Diamonds? To keep my brain from atrophying, I am trying to keep it involved with academic pursuits, at least superficially. I mean lets be honest, I could say that I am going to see this accomplished academic speak about democracy building because I am genuinely concerned with the development of what I believe to be the most humane political condition for people to live grow and excel in would be a total stretch. I want to go for the same reason that George Michael wants to see GOB make the yacht disappear, because its a big awesome mind puzzle. No, not in theory, in practice. I wish Gob was my date.