Probably, yes. Not as well of course, but that is the price of friendship, isn't it?

[But before this call starts to sound too emotionally manipulative...]

Another thing, Rincewind, if you don't mind -- I require your expertise. Given how much time you've spent at libraries here, could you recommend a book of modern American politics? Something comprehensive but not condescending. Something you would enjoy, in fact, as you're also from a world built upon quite different policy.