[Dales]

It gets pretty tiresome, every time a person thinks a criticism of the president is not well-founded, he gets slammed as a butt-kisser.

Amen. Lately I almost feel as if I am trying to have debates and discussions in a giant fan room, with what I am saying and what I am trying to hear drowned out by the screaming of the motors and the whir of the blades.

I love a good debate and a good philosophical or strategic discussion, but the flaming is getting way out of hand, IMO.

Got any ideas?

[truthkeeper]

I love a good debate and a good philosophical or strategic discussion, but the flaming is getting way out of hand, IMO.

The flaming is totally out of control ON BOTH SIDES, IMHO.

[fightinJAG]

I think people should stick to debating the merits of the person's point, not impugning or trying to divine their motivation. It's hard to do, sometimes, whichever side of an issue one is on, but it's worth keeping in mind.