When this forum first started, it was pretty interesting and there was meaningful discussions. Now, it has just become a personal attack site against each other in many cases. Very little civil discussion about actual politics, but simply rants about racism, sexism, each other, one side vs the other, insults, and the list goes on. It reminds me of the so-called "debates" prior to elections. Apparently, none of the ones involved in those debates, including the moderators, has a clue as to what an actual "debate" is.

Folks, we're all AMERICANS and should conduct ourselves as such. We're so fortunate to live in a country where we're all free to have our own opinions, whether those opinions are right or wrong, and voice them. Why can this not be done without all the name calling, accusations, and outing of posters? I don't care if people know who I am, but this forum was set up based on the premise of anonymity, so how about keeping it that way. With or without anonymity, I am who I am and will still be me, regardless of what anyone else thinks of me.

I came into this forum to try and learn more about politics, to see and understand things from others points of view. Not everyone agrees with their own party, if they even have one, nor do those elected to represent us agree with everyone there. That's where compromise comes in, not gridlock, and should be the same here. No one, from the President (any President, any side or no side) on down, is 100% right or wrong, but is the President. You don't like it, then take it up with your Representatives. That's their job and they sometimes need to be reminded that they are there to represent US, not themselves. Just don't hatefully take it up with people on here. We are all equally important. You don't have to agree with me, nor I you, but we should all respect one another.

Gotta run. There is life after TOTV. Have a great day, everyone. I plan on it.