Thanks to everyone that has posted so far. I can assure everyone that has been reading so far, that yes.. in fact this conversation with my uncle DID in fact happen. And NO, my uncle is far from being an "idiot". He happens to believe things that I do not, but that does not make him evil, or malicious in any way. And if I or anyone here has mis-characterized the way that a "liberal" thinks, then by all means help to educate me (if you more closely identify with that way of thinking). Most, but not all of my thinking, has been categorized as "conservative". While I do not like the idea of being labeled, I suppose I do recognize certain common threads in the way that I think, and what might be termed as conservative. I like to ask questions and find out the way other people think, and why they think that way. I realize this can be somewhat of a contentious subject, which is why I posted it in the "soapbox" section, as it really has nothing to do with retirement per say. Then again, there are people who would tell you that your philosophy about life colors every decision that you make, so in that respect it is one of the most important subjects ever! 
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