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and that most people feel a need to get their own 'dog in the fight' when it comes to the ridiculous political landscape which now exists in the USA. But, lr, the above post and the ones prior were the most blatant attempt to create a spitting match that I've seen on this site. I'm not flinging mud at you, and I'm not trying to say you don't actually feel/think/believe the things you're espousing. Nor am I trying to marginalize your position in any way. But SSI has, through its many incarnations over the years, always been a place where we do hold ourselves to a higher standard.
Mudslinging is fine on the playground. We all do it, and most of us are guilty of doing it when we really shouldn't have, but when you come HERE you're gaining access to a resource unlike anything you've ever had. I mean that quite literally: you've NEVER had access to a community like this. We take our dung-kickers off at the door 'round here.
Divergent opinions are welcome, as are attempts to explain such opinions. But trying to so blatantly create a flame war will be negatively received by EVERY member of this community. We're all smart and savvy enough to recognize the above when it comes out, and we've all decided both individually and collectively, that such TYPES of interaction are undesirable. That's something you need to think about, probably for a few days: we have all moved PAST that type of interaction. A heated exchange of ideas creates less friction here than anywhere I've ever been, but it must SIMPLY be about the IDEAS.
Here's hoping you can become a part of the community :) We're always looking for new additions.