[frannie]

Tanks, you make me feel better.

I do feel as if my age [82 years] makes me so far behind the "Freepers", but I am learning much.

I think if we don't quit picking at each other we will destroy what was started here as a forum to DISCUSS facts. To check to see whether comments are true "FACTS" or oft repeated comments.

[Cboldt]

I think if we don't quit picking at each other we will destroy what was started here as a forum to DISCUSS facts. To check to see whether comments are true "FACTS" or oft repeated comments.

I agree with that. You popped in during a heated time, so the debate forms up on pretty clear sides.

Common sense will show which side is arguing with facts, and which side is arguing with bluster. The first hurdle for figuring out "which is which" is not an easy one. That hurdle is to figure out which side has the burden of persuasion.

Have fun, "youngster!"