but here in KFS most of these people are more like family than foe,and we need to bring that feeling back.

It doesn't matter who we or anyone else is backing,just that we treat them with respect,disagree all we/they want...that's what this is a discussion board...that's what makes it fun.

I think Dave's a great guy,Arkady is too,SoGal and MA and both articulate intelligent people...I miss Ellen with the count...Jack,Bob,Berz...all may have a different perspective but they are intelligent and articulate,often funny...gramps is scary,the way he and Knot can write....I learn something everyday,everytime they post...Jack,Gramps,Knot,Arkady­­...Jesus they can write,and we should be grateful we have the chance almost everyday to read their thoughts and try to share thoughts with them,although sometimes it's intimidating.

All of these things,all these people,and the many more I left out,are what makes this little gathering special and we should savor all of them.

Pete

What a great post,MJ. You are so right. Each day I come on the board I see posts that give me info I might no see.

As long as we concentrate on the Policial process,then we can proceed to the personal that we have all shared with each other.

This has always been a nice board and we all have made friends along the way.

Of course we disagree.You did leave out Lap Cat and she disagrees with me almost all the way down the line, but we found a common ground. She helped me to try and find Sarah.I did find her address and sent her a card. I am waiting to see if I get a response.Sea is so good at hinding sites and giving info on energy,among other things.He must be a Walking encyclopedia.

And as SeaSoldier and Gramps are apt to point out, the one thing you can never trust is what a politician says. Pick your favorites knowing full well that, no matter what they say, it's just talk. We can discuss what they say and how we feel, but in the end it has little to due with reality.

Ron

lapcat etc...even Sea.

Please believe me it was not intentional,it was late and I was tired and the MRs wanted me to turn in...believe it was not intentional.

I was under the impression you wrote that she left the board?

Why?

Hi Pete!

I thank you for the compliment, and would say that you are a great friend, and I'm sure we will be hearing much more from one another.

The Fray enriches our lives, I've learned a lot from others here, and have occasionally changed my perspectives when someone makes an interesting point or argument.

I also agree that politics is just politics, and if there is something we don't agree on, well, that's just part of the human experience, and we can get through it.

Dave

Thank You for this post. I left for the very reason some people here lost friendship because of personal attacks.

So Gal is a very good friend and the only one I have on this board. She is very intellegent and warm and sinsear as a friend. I am honored to call her my true friend.

Very reason I left. Thanks. LOL Carol

with me often...

but I suspect her new "animosity" was with her political ideaologes and their disagreement over Obama and Clinton?

Sad that THEY could irritate her so much.

Hope she comes back.

but I still consider you a honest believer in what you write and that in your heart you believe you are doing what is right for this country.

I'd call anyone like that a "friend"...even if they were wrong.

Berz.