[bigsigh]

I thought I was the senior troll, but I bow to your seniority.

Remember when we just shot it out and had no zots and kitties. I miss those days.

[churchillbuff]

I thought I was the senior troll,"""

Here's the trouble I've gotten myself into: I agreed with Bush in the 2000 campaign when he said US military shouldn't be used for "nation building," the way Clinton had used it. Then, when he switches course and deploys troops to Iraq for "regime change" -- i.e., nation-building -- I didn't change the views that he and I shared in 2000. So because I didn't change, I'm now a "troll" -- even though I am a lifelong conservative Republican.

[Howlin]

I thought I was the senior troll

Here's the difference; you're honest; churchillbluff is not.

And I don't remember you actively smearing anybody; this one does that.