Um. Um. It's really doubtful that you'll be able to ever head off a political tangent, here. Which is good. Because we've had some incredible discussions started by the political tangent (and some crappy ones, too).

Point taken. Just don't know how many start off that way (from lack of experience).

I guess I wouldn't normally think that a quip like "Al Gore turning into the poster child for Paxil" would stimulate thoughtful conversation either. Could be wrong. Stranger things have happened.

It's not like the conversation was thoughtful before Rumsfeld came up.

It's not like the conversation was thoughtful before Rumsfeld came up.

The veterans continue to chime in with choice wisdom... :-)

Also, bringing up anything DoD related is not likely to yield thoughtful conversation. :-)

This is something I do know something about...

a state or atmosphere of harmony or mutual civility and respect

Since when has the other Donald been a buffista?

Presumptuous.

Since when has the other Donald been a buffista?

Ok, I think I have brought about the very thing I sought to prevent.

I wonder if there is some kind of scroll about this...

Presumptuous.

I do not think I mean what you think I mean...

I hope I am not on a downward spiral of clarifications here. I'm going to stop soon. Really. It's getting dark down here.

Ok, I think I have brought about the very thing I sought to prevent.

I have peanuts and sit in the cheap seats. What else did you expect?

Just wrote. Didn't think.

I like my little Buffistas womb of witty/brilliant banter and insight. It's new and warm and welcoming. Saw storm clouds of partisan bickering.

I used to be really involved in politics at a young age and got burned out on the fighting... Now, I just try to stay copasetic.

It's like getting over shellshock and hearing an explosion. No biggie. The comment never deserved 10 follow up posts.