[nathanbedford]

My goal is to raise the level of discourse by presenting multiple perspectives.

And I think you have done so to your very great credit respecting Gov. Perry. Thank you for that. I think we all should ask ourselves before we mash on the reply button: how will this elevate the discourse, what value added do I bring to Free Republic with this post?

[BuckeyeTexan]

Wow. I am very flattered. Thank you for the encouragement. I wasn’t sure I had accomplished what I intended on this thread.