geebs | (no subject)

So I was reading this link which provides the answers to what would have happened on "Traveller" had it stayed on. Hmm, they touched upon something that the Unit also did last week. So these shows will have you believe there are a few, powerful families who've been around in one form or another since this country's founding who wield all the true power? Its fun for a TV or movie plot, but I'm curious how close such an idea is to the truth? Do the old and great American families really wield all that power behind the scenes? It does seem like with their influence in so many key areas, its entirely possible. But I'm still somewhat skeptical.

Anyways, so they're turning Williams Street into one lane for construction purposes? I wonder what that's gonna make traffic like? I'm curious if I'm fine to take it when I head home, or am I better off getting on Northside and getting onto 75 from there? Any Atlantean (or is it Atlantan? Atlantean sounds like people from Atlantis) commuter opinions?