QUOTE](Of course, PPOT is also a good place to answer "how to" questions like what do you use to shoot rats and so on. But I'm asking here about the political threads.)[/QUOTE]

LOL. Yea, I'm always looking for another way to shoot rats.

Seriously though, for me, I join these debates because it is good practice. Voicing my opinion on very sensitive issues in such a way that I get my point across and still preserve good relationships with members in this community.

Not always easy.

But this is an important process that is really part of the American way, IMHO. Kind of like the way I imagine Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr might have debated...except without the actual duel.
:D

"That, and Pelican is the most powerful procrastination tool I've found in my life"
Make that two of us
- plus it's mildly entertaining/irritating. Just enough to keep coming back.

Whew! I thought I was the only one! :D

Randy

Re: Why Do You Spend Your Time Debating Issues Here?
 

Ahhhhhhhhh, so you come here for the intelligent debate. ;)

Randy

Conservative posting is a civic duty....it protects innocent children... by keeping liberals busy and off the street.