And I've been guilty of overboard behavor in my postings -- especially after the prep-material from the transition team came down.
I think that the nastiest language abt JN comes from those who knew him least: his previous boosters, but they didn't know what to expect, or they believed JM could alter the trajectory of his nature w/o the mighty effort necessary once you start to coast on years of habit. I've been there, and frankly I haven't noticed JM going to anysuch great effort to really listen to those w/different pov than his.
And, if you look at JM in toto, you see a man who truly believes in Oppressive Governmentalizm. It is as simple as that. If it were otherwise, the bills he sponsors, his off-the-cuff statements, the people he bunches with would be different.
He's said that the D's Socialism was the fine, nothing wrong with it, yet during Reagan's time he said that Rs had "taken the wong path". That he's repeated that sentiment a couple of times is no suprise to anyone over 30.
Well, its been fun, and thanks for the civil discourse. I need to get some sacktime. Good night folks!