At least you stick to the issues for the most part, as much as we disagree. I can’t say that for some of your comrades...
I haven’t seen the kind of attacks widespread as you suggest. This can be a rough game, however, like park tackle football among friends.
I support Thompson because I think he has the best combo of emotional connection to the electorate and good principles and ideas on governing. Romney And Giuliani are incomplete, and some good men (Hunter, Tancredo) couldn’t get traction.
too little + too late = for fred.