I understand retiredguy. I avoided them for a long time for the same reasons. For the last few weeks, to a large extent, we've been tied to the house waiting for contractors, tradesman, etc. while we do some upgrades. Started to go stir crazy. Got tired of the political noise coming from TV and decided to go interactive. Made the mistake of entering a political thread. I'm hooked. The nice thing is you can pick and choose what your interested in. It's pretty neat as long as it doesn't get personal....sometimes it does and you have the option of walking away.

It's addictive. I can't deny I enjoy the interaction and variety of views expressed. It's cathartic to the extent you can vent, or as you put it.....rant about your frustrations with politicians on both sides of the aisle. The best advantage in my opinion...is that you get to exercise your grey matter and that is as important as going to the gym.

I hope you reconsider and throw a post out there. You sound like you may have some interesting perspectives. Have a good day.