Reply #82: Yes, I realize that bootlegging is one of the ways that Joe Sr. made his

[Lady Effingbroke]

fortune, so all I can do is agree with my grandfather on that point. The irritating thing is how he repeatedly gloms onto the Kennedys' shortcomings and failures while refusing to acknowledge their successes (RFK, etc.).

In his particular case, and in light of his advanced age, I simply smile gently and humor him, as arguing and pointing out facts such as the Bush-Nazi family connection may seriously stress him out and adversely affect his health. He is in good shape for his age, but can't take a lot of excitement, and his ideas are set in cement.