Dear wwh:

Finally, I get your point. However, let's say that fungible were a word most were acquainted with, and, also, let's say the quote had read:

"In Afghanistan, where loyalties are fungible..."

...would that have worked for you?

Or, (and I'm really just kidding here):

"In Afghanistan, where loyalties are both fungible and frangible..."

??

Curious,
WW

P.S. Thanks for the thread, by the way.