The reference to the ECB’s opinion now looks more and more like a dissenting opinion, though France still seems to be fighting a rear-guard action against selective default.

On the Republican side, last night brought some relief for McCain who has faced an embarrassing rear guard campaign from Mike Huckabee.

And then on the back and rear bumper it had little bumper tips, had a guard with rubber mounted in them so when you could push your car or something, you wouldn't skin up your bumper.