Sunday's meetings were compacted into comprehensive, intense discussions that allowed interactive participation from viewers all over America. Comportment, for the most part, was genteel, almost missish and Victorian. Participation from viewers, newly-elected political candidates, and O.U.T.R.A.G.E. volunteers provided a tautological circus of ideas. Speakers were given no limits, were allowed to make their presentations either alone or with companion presenters. O.U.T.R.A.G.E. cameras fed every discussion to multiple public service channels, allowing viewers to listen to those speakers with whom they were familiar, or with whom their own interests agreed. It was, by far, the most "total coverage" ever given to American public dissertation since the Colonial days of town criers and town hall meetings brought whole communities together. Millions of viewers watched, engaged in, and e-mailed their opinions to St. Kitts. It was, by far, the most overwhelming observation of public political participation in contemporary U.S. history. Sharing opinions and ideas without the mean-spirited "talking head" hogging the limelight was something that younger viewers had perhaps never witnessed before. Objectivity, courteous attention to others' viewpoints, and thoughtful compromise all seemed strange within the context of political debates. Where was the Hitleresque propoganda from the likes of Rush Limbaugh and Shawn Hannity? Where was the marble-mouthed buffoonery of John McLaughlin and his group of commentators? What had happened to the degrading garbage that Fox "News" regularly touted "fair and balanced" debate? These media darlings were dead, as was their heavy-handed approach toward free expression. Political debate shouldn't go to the loudest, the most crass, or the most discourteous. The practice of free speech should be afforded fair and equal conferment by all parties. Such an honorable and humane bestowal of different ideals had rarely been witnessed in the past two decades of television hoi polloi.
Viewers were undauntingly impressed. "This was classy!" e-mailed one happy viewer. "It's the first time I've been able to get complete information on which to base my voting decisions," wrote another. A third member of the vast television audience sent this cryptic note: "It's too bad it took a 'Rebellion' and devastating natural disasters to pull America out of the quicksand in which the media conglomerates had us mired. God bless America!"
Viewers were invited to visit local O.U.T.R.A.G.E. sites across the country and videocam their own expressions. As Jil Adams flipped from one O.U.T.R.A.G.E. channel to another, she was startled to see one of her valued employees in front of a microphone doing something Jil had seen numerous times before in her own bar. Outfitted in a red, white and blue satin gown that resembled a flowing American flag draped over the Statue of Liberty, there stood an inebriated 'Hot Donna" in the middle of her trademark karaoke performance:

"...'cause the flag still stands for freedom, and they can't take that away.

And I'm proud to be an American, where at least I know I'm free.
And I won't forget the men who died,
and who gave that right to me.
And I gladly STAND UP next to you and defend her still today.
'Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land; God bless the USA!"

As "Hot Donna's" singing trailed into the background, Ron "Doc" Doctor's voice boomed into the foreground as he staunchly assumed center stage and pronounced, "Yes, America, you're still the greatest country on this good Earth. Our country has gone through a rough patch, but we've been through worse. As part of this three-day session to plan America's future, we want to take this moment to celebrate America's past. We've had some outstanding Presidential leaders over this past century-and-a-half. We've honored our troops as they valiantly fought on battlefields around the world. We are privileged to have a nation full of spirited people who have faith in themselves and bring promise to our nation's future. These are times that do, indeed, try men's souls. The challenges before us now will be met with integrity, courage and dilligence. But one thing we need to put foremost in our minds: the troops that are now just coming home from those war-torn countries of Iraq and Iran. Under less-than-stellar circumstances, often without proper equipment, sometimes under appalling conditions sparked by political mismanagement and deviant disaccord, our troops did their jobs. They performed valiantly, with honor and total dedication to their mission. Unlike the political cowards in Washington, DC, these men and women faced the very real dangers of a 'war' that politicians only used as a talking point. While our Congress and our President were conflicted over how much money to allocate, or how many more troops to send into this Middle Eastern Hell, our troops never wavered from their duties and their responsibilities. They did what they were ordered to do - sometimes even when it was against their own principles or reason. As we begin planning America's 'future', let us not ever forget these men and women of mettle who served with intrepidity and gallantry. Some of them died in their dedication to their duty. Others will never recover from the wounds - both physical and emotional - that have left scars more deeply than most of us can even imagine. These brave souls are our true heros. Unlike our braggadocian politicians who only talked this 'war' to death without ever putting themselves in harms' way, U.S. soldiers picked up the gauntlet and dodged the bullets. We owe them so much more than we owe any politician. As our newly-elected candidates assume office, let them know that Americans will forever be indebted to our men and women in uniform. They are the ones who deserve the lifelong pensions, the lavish medical and health care benefits, the steep salaries and 'perks'. They deserve to be counted as among America's most privileged because they have given so much of themselves. Take note, all you new politicians: you are - and will remain - public servants. You will be expected to perform the jobs to which you've been elected without fanfare, financial overabundance, or personal glory. All that belongs to our troops."

As 'Doc" ended his tribute, "Hot Donna" returned to the cameras in time to finish her song. In a voice trembling with emotion and obviously crackling with undeniable patriotism and rapport, she crooned:

"....and I'm proud to be an American, where at least I know I'm free.
And I won't forget the men who died, who gave that right to me.
And I gladly STAND UP, next to you and defend her still today,
'cause there ain't no doubt I love this land,
God bless the U.S.A.!"

Lee Greenwood's trenchant testimonial to America's unwavering spirit and colossal courage tugged tightly at heartstrings all over America as 'Hot Donna' belted out the grandest rendition of Greenwood's lyrics she'd ever been privileged to present. It was truly an towering tribute.
Behind her, the cameras got glimpse of an entire crowd of barflys standing up, lifting their glasses and beer bottles, and saluting all the brave men and women who were - finally - headed home, away from Hell's corner of planet Earth. Jil watched the performance as tears welled up in her sparkling blue eyes. Then, in a moment of distraction, she asked herself, 'What the hell's Doc doing in Indiana? I thought he was in Missouri........!"