Well, I think that about does it for me then. I think your implication that ikendu's political beliefs in general are wrong and will change with time is not only arrogant, but rude. Were this my board, I'd caution you for such behavior. As quick as Sasha was at chastising ikendu for flaming/trolling on this and other threads, she has used such tactics far more blatantly against me and others on several occasions ( a perfect example of which can be found on the "religious freedom" thread). Since you and Sasha are the heads of this board, then I believe I've seen enough.
I've seen plenty examples of folks on this board looking for offense where none was intended, and of people turning discussion X into an argument about position Y. These are as unavoidable as they are unpleasant, but they are rarely addressed (perhaps for the better). And I've also seen people on this forum posting thinly (and not so thinly) veiled attacks at one thing or another in the guise of an "innocent post." Also an unwanted thing, to be sure. I've seen a more heavy hand in dealing with these lately, and it is poor trend in my opinion - since I strongly believe that rather than dealing with them fairly, they have more in common with the admins' personal beliefs than the "severity of the crime," as it were. I think the calls of "troll" have become more frequent, and less accurate lately.
Now, I do believe that towards the end of the "Bush misinforms congress" thread that ikendu was being a bit too partisan, and I even said as much. But that doesn't diminish what I believe has become pretty apparent as of late: If you want to talk politics/law/religion, you'd better pick the "right side" around here or face the wrath of the admins.
So, rather than wait until something I post rubs Sasha the wrong way again and be told how I'm flaming/trolling, or have you tell me that what I believe is wrong, instead of tell me that you disagree (a world of difference, there); I think I'll just move on. Your board, your rules, and my right to have no involvement with them.
You can reply to this post any way you like - I won't be reading it.
It's been an interesting 10 months - bye everybody.
Peace,
--Scrimmy