> Because they own, by hook or by crock, the spigots...

Same could be said about Venezuela under Chavez and Maduro, and 'electricity and running water' are still a problem there.

They get paid when we use the spigots, true. But for that exact reason, they care that the spigots deliver pretty much all the time...

Seriously? Where were you during 2008?

Enjoying water and electricity that worked. Where were you?

Watching wall street going through the pipes.

Meaning? This sounds sort of profound. Initially.

Meaning that if you're suffocating it could be because you've got a noose around your neck, not because you've forgotten how to breathe.

That's an interesting point which has very little relevance to the guy who just wants some oxygen.