Although it baffles me how you (Michel) can write that it is better for Steve's game not to take a 100% guaranteed shot at weakening the dominate alliance, the alliance that was most likely to vote him out at F5 and that you can maintain that keeping one extra vote that is more likely to be friendly isn't a good thing (I am truly baffled), it is a irreconcilable difference of opinion, and what makes America great is the right to be wrong as heck, so I respect your right to be wrong.(Smiley face).

I'll save you the trouble of saying that you probably respect my right to be wrong (although I'm not) also.

And before you respond, I'll concede that Steve's gamble does seem to be paying off, no matter who wins VETO, although if the rumors are true, we both get a double wish come true this week) so maybe he did have a crystal ball after all, and it's become a moot point now. I'll even say that I'll probably give Steve props for finally showing some sense when I respond to Aruba's L/L post if he doesn't blow it if he gets a chance to name a replacement.

I'll also concede that with Steve finally doing what he should have done last week, that Vanessa's game outlook is improved also. She's still in hot water (IMO) because there are no more hidden alliances (unless the twins are really really REALLY dumb - not a possibility to be ruled out) and that it's getting to the point where she should be getting nominated in each of the remaining weeks, she is still able to weave her magic, and that's a common characteristic for past winners at this stage of their games.

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