Rolling The Dice. . .
( Rolling The Dice. . .) In the past, when there is some conflict, its eventual resolution could require the commitment of additional resources. This can be especially true on a battlefield. For example, the Battle of Gettysburg began when a Confederate contingent moved into the Pennsylvania town for a consignment of shoes. When that force was confronted by Union cavalry, Re-enforcements were called upon and about the same time, a Union corps arrived from the south. There was an initial skirmish north of Gettysburg where the Federals were bested. There was a retreat through town but what lay south were a series of hills and ridges. High ground in other words. At this point, both sides were re-enforced as Union divisions and Confederate divisions and. over three days in July. 1863, the fate of the nation was decided. Over some shoes. Like Federal and Rebel armies converging on Gettysburg, so similar efforts are being played out in the Senate race in Georgia between Democrat Rap...