[Superman]

I like being called a commie, democRAT, tree-hugger.

S. is probably a very nice guy.

Some of the nastiest, most vitriolic, hateful posters on this forum are also, in person, real nice guys. Quite fankly, honestly and candidly, I find that very frightening.

Yes, Wayne leans in the conservative direction. I've got a LOT of respect for Wayne. I've been on this site for many years now, and I think sometimes he respects me. At least, in my imagination he does.

Nostatic leans left. Apparently, he lacks the benefit of a Cambridge education.

When a four year-old defends his behavior by comparing it with that of a three year-old, I smile and dismiss it. When adults defend their immaturity by pointing to greater immaturity elsewhere, I don't even smile.

I keep thinking we can have an informative, respectful ideological discussion here. For years I've thought this. But then, I also imagine that humans can switch from playing the aggression game to playing the cooperation game. See how silly I really am?