I believe the principle players in my 'beef' on this thread, and I, have likely worked things out -- with the help of DJ MacWow, who knows me fairly well, and who I respect.
So, I don't see why we need to slug away at one another, especially:
I was a Perry supporter in 1990. I pushed voter cards for him in Beaumont and Houston. I voted for him in every statewide election in which he ran. He’s better than Romney, and they are both better than zero. That isn’t saying much. If we get Perry, we loose a great opportunity and the status quo (including obamacare) will be cemented in place forever..... when we pretty much politically agree. Palin, best. Perry, meh, but better than Romney. Romney, oh God, we're in trouble.
While I might be in error, I don’t think I posted anything abrasive until after the “STFU” and follow-on posts which I objected to primarily in demeanor. I think my last post made my point of view clear.
Every so often, I find the threads pointless, hostile, and essentially immature shouting matches. I’ll stop visiting FR for a while - sometimes years - because its difficult to have an intelligent conversation.
I don’t know you, I don’t have anything personal against you, and, as I said before, I imagine you are an intelligent person who cares about their country, or you wouldn’t be here in the first place.
Take care,