people who didn't understand the debate lasted as long as it did when there had been a talk of limiting the amendments. a filibuster might be the right word, and as you say, the republicans pulled out a move just after 1:00 in the morning to end the debate summarily. it reminded me of that rob reiner movie where the president said, democracy isn't easy. it takes an advanced degree. it's hard work. i think on both sides the republicans trying to end this thing, at least in the assembly, the democrats trying to stretch it out. the state senate here still has to vote and they're not going to be able to vote while they remain over the illinois state line. they vowed again last night on d show and they vowed in interviews with us as well saying they're not going to come back. they're not going to give governor scott walker an easy