Given the interminable nature of this story, I'd almost prefer that. Then the feds might break it up and there'd be some genuine enjoyment reading about these cardboard characters getting shot up.
A note on the story Loosening Up: Yes, it has many many characters. A PDF is available upon request listing the characters and placing them in some kind of perspective for the reader. Just email me (see below). Well over 18 ... even 30, hell 40 is way back there, oh hell, o...