Things in life are never black or white. And to have an understanding of issues you have to listen to the other person's perspectives and ideas, and through an intelligent dialouge you reach a consensus...

Of ourse I am as unhappy as much as the other guy about paying any additional TAXES. And I would love the opportunity to discuss all aspects of it with any one who will show up for couple of hours at any place and any time...

This forum, however, is not the place for it, and for good reason...

It is disingenuous to equate throwing epithets at some politician and (I don't care which one), with talking here about one's college team, or drinking wine/bear/whisky...

AGORA, when making their rules, wisely concluded to provide for an off topic band width where one can vent their spleen...

Gil...