I'm sorry but I'm lost on the importance of whether the Political Forum is op out or in. This transition didn't bother me at all. Why is everything such a drama???
And why do you think it suddenly lacks luster? Because Keedy is gone??? Wow! That's a joke! Most of the same other people are here.
My suspicion is that a lot of people just like to hear themselves talk (or post) and show the world just how brilliant they THINK they are.
I think the admins made the right decision. People are sick and tired of bravado and quite frankly, Keedy took it to a new level. He might have pumped up the right extremists, but to most, I fear he sounded offensive or just plain wacky! Just guessing on that from other members I talked to.
So, really, other than the "spotlight" nothing has changed. Those who want to debate or read the debates can easily find this Political Thread.