Thanks Chode. I grew up with Monty Python, but didn’t know.
There are a lot of Monty Python references used here.
My tagline, for example.
Speaking of liberal friends, I live outside Ithaca, NY which is arguably the most concentrated collection of insane liberals anywhere (though Portland OR comes close). I simply DO NOT discuss politics in public. It's not only a great way to lose friends, it's outright dangerous.
I do not have a CCW permit. If I did, I might be willing to discuss politics in public, since then I could defend myself against the raging lunatics. But I don't have any desire to have to use firepower against anyone over something so stupid as their liberal mindset. So I don't carry, and I don't discuss politics.
Meanwhile, may I suggest you make a Profile "About" page for yourself. The more we know about what's important to you, the less likely you are to get tweaked about being a troll.
https://www.freerepublic.com/~bej/
For hints on what to put there, you can check out mine, or Delta 21's, or Chode's (who lives not too far from me).