That premise and vague promise of this site is belied by the spiteful and seemingly capricious bannings of witty and intelligent posters while narrow-minded mental midgets run roughshod over decent people.
There are other conservative forums and blogs to read and discuss where inane and shallow analysis can be more easily sidestepped.
It's a shame but I remind myself that I read this site for 5 years without signing up for a reason. Once registered and posting it's too easy to ignore unacceptable comments and behavior until one steps back and sees the big picture.
There was potential here, but smart and funny are no longer prized. Mean and stupid are welcomed with open arms.
I know you are welcomed elsewhere, Mike, so I know I'll be seeing you.
That's a little overboard, don't you think?
Oh please..can you say drama queen??