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Hi there. I'm a "new" member - actually I have been on here under a different name (I honestly can't remember it) over 10 years ago. I lived in Canada then and did for 30+ years but I am now in the southern USA attending my graduate school. I am sick of all the political correctness and extreme cost/tax increases that are being seen in liberal regions (I saw it when in Canada, where my region - somewhat conservative - was being badly outnumbered by big city liberals). I'm now in a fairly red state, and it is so much...

I'm a Democratic-leaning independent voter that has lurked on the site for some time. Although I don't agree with the viewpoints of many here, I've learned quite a bit from the research necessary to fairly appreciate both sides of the issue. Pretty much the same reason I listen to Hannity and Rush. I also belong to DailyKos but likewise rarely find myself in lockstep agreement with the left, either, on any issue. I'd be the first one to admit that both sides often have valid points. I just wish politicians would do a better job of acknowledging that, instead of...

I have no respect for Cindy Sheehan. None. I grieved for her when I first heard of the loss of her son, Casey.