You shouldn't avoid the "L" vs. "R" threads even though there is much name calling and dumb sloganeering on them. You should contribute to help make the debate constructive - those threads need the substance. I don't care what side you are on, it would just help getting more people posting who are focused on the issues.
cordially,
it would just help getting more people posting who are focused on the issues. Most of the people on these kind of threads have their own "issues". They are called agendas. These people go from thread to thread and try to change the topic from whatever it is, to their own pet agenda. No matter how much of a stretch.