>>A Clayton/Anthony comparison doesn't do much to
support the "Clayton as good bass-player" argument,
IMHO. :)<<

> My point wasn't that Clayton or
Anthony are "good" "bad" or "lucky" bass players; my
point was that Clayton -- like Anthony -- most likely
understands his role in the band dynamic. 

True. 
It's just that I prefer the Entwhistle/McCartney band dynamic better.

I _would_ like to hear Sheehan sitting in with U2 at least once, though.