[hellbender]

Just what are you trying to prove? I have been here on FR for years. I have been a conservative for decades. I was part of the Goldwater for President movement. Where were you then?

[shibumi]

"Just what are you trying to prove?"

Nothing.

"I have been here on FR for years."

Exactly 11 days longer than me.

"I have been a conservative for decades."

Good for you. Me too.

"I was part of the Goldwater for President movement. Where were you then?"

In High School, being shunned by my classmates and disowned by my family for my overt support of the aforementioned candidate.

Seriously (or not.) Lighten up! And by the way, what did any of ~that~ have to do with salamanders, hellbenders, snot otters or who's the biggest amphibian?

I'm guessing wry humor isn't your strong point.