Yah, we used to have that feature but it was either abused or caused unintended site software problems (or both, I forget). For a few minutes (seconds?) you can do edits these days (really only useful to correct a typo very quickly).One other thing, I couldn't find a way to edit my post after I left it to take some of the edge off it.
Off-topic:
I'm trying to figure out if your handle is intended to be politically humorous as well. If so, nicely done.