It was often tradition in war time for hostilities to suspend during the christmas holiday. So let's declare a cessation of candidate flame wars for one day only. The previously scheduled bloodbath will return soon enough.
Merry Christmas, kossacks! Have a holly, jolly! Snuggle with your loved ones and remember all those in harms way. Give peace on earth a chance and celebrate the season of giving. Let all the crap go for one day and try to love one another.
Whether you believe or not, take the day for what it could be and just grab your nearest love one and say "Peace be with you."
You'll feel better. Merry Christmas, peace be with you and Happy New Year!"
And for the little kiddies in all of us, here is government spending I approve of: