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[Skallagrim]

-Edited out the call for Jay Cohen to clarify WTO position on state opt outs, because he answered it before I could ask him to.

On your other point we are not really in disagreement except that I am more optimistic about what the PPA can accomplish, especially in light of their recent efforts and successes, but your time frames are not that far from mine (excluding WTO forcing something) - I see/hope that Wexler gets through end of 08 or early 09 to be signed by the new Democratic President, after an election we have some influence on. I dont see anything good happening while Bush remains in office, though, unless the WTO sets a truly staggering price - otherwise its too easy for him to punt it till when he is gone.

And, of course, all of your hope for an earlier result depends on the WTO setting that staggering price - I can only hope that occurs. I am not willing to give up other efforts in the meantime, just because it may not. A Democratic Congress still approves 300+ billion a year for a war 70% of Americans want out of. A few billion to maintain our current gambling laws pales in comparison.

Skallagrim