The good Rev is an active, committed participant here and truly lives up to the "independent" label. His opinions are difficult to predict, but always seem well-founded and articulately argued. While he often debates with passion, he is no ideologue - his ideas are often refreshing, his positions difficult to categorize. And he's kinda cute.

Wertz is ... well... Wertz.

He's highly engaging, highly educated, and... highly frustrating.

He's also very creative (how could you not be, working for Disney?) and cultured.

I just wish he wasn't so wrong all the time...

High praise, indeed, coming from Amlord!

Amlord is... well... Amlord. He is one of the best spokespersons the Republican Party has here (and most other places as well). His posts are always intelligent, well-researched, and argued with clarity and, usually, without offense. As much as one may disagree with him (especially if that one is me), one cannot deny that he is motivated by what he feels is best for the country and its citizenry and that he is not merely parroting received opinions.

I just wish he weren't so wrong all the time...

Wertz always keeps me on my toes and makes me think of ways to better my arguements. Always making me think! He makes my blood boil...in a good way! (P.S. We gotta rehash that 'oil war' debate, man!)

Titus was very candid about his experiences going AWOL.
I appreciate his honesty. He strikes me as a deep-thinking
young man. And, he's got good taste in music.

(For the longest time I pictured him as Morgan Freeman
in costume, until I learned that his avatar is actually Anthony
Hopkins..Guess I better get my eyesight checked)

I like the way doomed_planet goes the extra mile to research birthdays and post interesting tidbits in that Forum.

DP is always civil and seems like a genuinely nice person.

I like the avatar, too.

MEOW!!!

Amlord is, in fact, the king of the jungle, but what the really means is that he's a big pussycat.

He is an all around nice guy, and his debate skills are formidable. He's a pleasure to work with on the staff, and America's Debate is better for having him here.

Possibly an old soul from another time, Cyan brings an extraordinary amount of class to AD. Her consistent civility and even temperament make her posts the ones I search out to read first.
Never one to post out of raw emotion, she presents her POV with a well written and thoroughly researched manner.
Not to mention that she is an invaluable member of the staff who keeps us in line.

DTOM, your discipline shows in not only your level headed posts but also your strict moderation. You spend a lot of time policing the members here for free, while still living the army life.

The post above shows that Rel Del Fugo talks a load of rubbish....oh somehting nice...let me see

Only joking!

Rev Del Fugo doesnt seem to post particualrly frequently, but when he does its is usually a post that is thoughtful, brief and to the point. It is for this reason, he is useful on any internet forum, since long posts can be difficult to digest and make a debate spread out in too many directions.

I have deduced my brief analysis from his post history since I havent been here long, and I suggest the person who wants to write something about me ought to do the same

Given that you are fairly new and that I don't know you very well, there is something that struck me upon reading your first post. I really really like the fact that your avatar looks like Uncle Fester plotting his next explosion or devising his next ground breaking method of masochism I would guess that this is not really who you have chosen for your avatar though the resemblance is uncanny. As per your posts , you seem to have a very extensive vocabulary and I enjoy using my handy dandy Websters bookmark.

It's easy to say something nice about Piper Plexed.

She has generously volunteered her services to AD, and we will all enjoy the benefits of her work soon enough.

...although, I'm contemplating making the drive up 95 to make her an offer she can't refuse...

Mike

Mike's the man with the plan, without him and Jaimie I'd have to find another place to rant . Mike's also a true conservative who left the Repubs. because they didn't follow there own ideals, a man of principles, who doesn't like that. Keep up the good work Mike.

CP

CP is a guy who takes a reasoned approach to most issues. He articulates them well and he is willing to hear the other side and debate issues civilly even if he might feel the otherside is a bit nuts.

On the rare occasion that reason is lost on an issue because of deep personal beliefs CP will even go as far as to point that out.

He has the ability to look at an issue and bring it to us, phrased as a question that forces you to look at the issue from another prospective.

And his Conservative / Libertarian prospective is always enlightening (though admittedly I frequently share it so maybe I am biased here).

Way to go CP and nice to see ya around again

I've had the pleasure of reading some informative and thoughtful posts by overlandsailor. His username conjures all sorts of imaginary places. It would be something to live in a world where ground transport was done by sail. Since I have libertarian leanings myself, we seem to overlap politically and perhaps philosophically. And as I'm relatively new here, I take comfort that there are folks presenting reasoned positions such as overlandsailor.

Logophage has one of the stranger names here, not really sure what it means or how to pronounce it, but he does make good posts. That, plus he's from California makes him in pretty good person in my book. I think people like him who do have a truly independant view tend to bring balance and rationality to this forum in a time of pretty high tension partisanship. Sometimes, he agrees with me and sometimes he's wrong. But that's ok. He's most definitely a valuable contributor to this forum and that's a very good thing. Glad to have you here Logo, however you promounce it.

Well, since we're talkin about Californians, Aquilla is a well informed gentleman who is always ready to disseminate important information to his fellow Californians and make sure that they are as informed as he is (prop 57 if I remember right). Civil, but never soft, he represents the best (and the unspoken Reps) of Californians... and I'm glad he's on my side!

Titus is a genuinely good guy.

Even though I disagree with Titus frequently, I always read his posts and give them a good deal of consideration. He has "been there" with his military experience, and it helps give me insight into how things are for my son in the service.

Titus, you are a valuable addition to AD. Live long and prosper!

Sorry for jumping in again so soon, but I just can't pass this one up! (Watching Paladin Elspeth cringe in the background). Were we to have a roast here on AD for Paladin, I would demand a place on the dias. She and I almost never agree on hardly anything and when we do, she sometimes waits until late at night via PM to let me know we do. She knows you see that I will then toss and turn all night long wondering what I said that was wrong. She is an evil and viscious person. And, she also happens to be one of my very best friends here on America's Debate. A friendship that I truly treasure.

She and I don't agree on a lot of things, but I know her to be a person whose beliefs and passions stem from a deep-rooted and firm conviction of what is right and wrong. This is the sign of a strong moral character and that is something I truly admire in a person. While I may, and do frequently disagree with her stance on an issue, I never question her committment to her stance, nor her motivation for that stance.

I too have played AD&D games and I know what a Paladin character is supposed to be all about, what role they play in "life". They are good and decent people with a strong set of convictions and faith who seek to do what they think is the right thing to do. I can't think of a more appropriate role for Paladin Elspeth to play. She is that way in real life.

When I think of Aquilla I think of passion. Passionate opinions, passionate expressions of the same and total conviction to those beliefs.

I would have to say that I agree with Aquilla about 70% of the time. That might come as a surprise. It shouldn't. I try to only post in areas where I think I have something to add. When I agree with Aquilla I usually find he already has all the bases covered.

Aquilla is a wonderful example for many. A person willing to put in the time to research their posts, write them with concise flare and warm them a tad with the passion of a true believer.

We don't always agree, and on occasion our post can get a tad warm, but in the end I always respect his passion and his spirit.

Too easy, I hope I am beating English horn to the punch

Overland Sailor has been a welcome addition with a fresh perspective and an open mind on the other side or at least a ways degrees away from my opinion in many threads.

AD is a better place with OS

Eeyore has the best ID and avatar. His eloquent posts are often thoughtful and interesting. Although I only know him in cyber world, I sense that he is a caring and loving father and husband. I also think that his students are very lucky to have him as a teacher.

DP is a great poster.

She carefully considers her view before posting. Her perspective on NYC is very enlightening.

She seems to have a good sense of humor, too. How can you go wrong with a picture of a cow with his tongue hanging out as a personal photo and a little kid being arrested as an Avatar?

Whether i am beating aquillia or mike to the punch:

Amlord is an intelligent, and insightful man. I have spent many times waiting amlords responses for posts that i have found myself lacking in a response for.

anyways,
Amlord is inspiring for myself as a conservative, it is always heartening to read his posts.




Quane

QuaneCorsair is a highly admirable patriot; and for that reason alone his place here at AD is unmatchable.

Like Piper Plexed citylawyer has also made it necessary for me to install a dictionary on my desktop. I find my vocabulary getting stronger with every post he writes.

He displays a dry sense of humor that I find jocular even when I don't accede with his point of view.

edited, to remove an unneeded word.

To speak well of a member of the Piper Clan.
EZ e'nuff to do.
Humor
Intelligence
A cow with a droopy tongue!
Always fun to read and obviously probably a blast to talk too.
Proof the NorthEast turns out the best our great Nation offers!
DreamPipEr




and always remember folks, power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely
BUT
its also probably a flat out BLAST.

Ahh where to begin, first and foremost Christopher has about the sexiest hair cut on AD, he shares his style with three other Fabulous men that I admire...

There is Jessy Ventura whom falls in the Catagory "Sexiest Politician"... There is just something about the way that he says Fissscally Responsible

There is Mark Messier whom falls into the Catagory "Sexiest Athlete"...Well he brought us the Cup

There is My Husband whom falls into the catagory ... Ummmm on second though, maybe I shouldn't go there....

Another wonderful quality of Christophers is that I rarely disagree with him, now that I think of it there was only one time we have butted heads LOL.. It was some idioitic thread about Republican Punks...wow that was funny. Who in Gods name would start a thread like that he he.... ahh can we all say Piper

And last but far from least the primary reason why Christopher is the ______ Cats meow What a sense of humor, it you are not well versed in the world and laguage of Christopher well just click this link
All About Christopher

Speaking well of Christopher is almost too easy.

Opps PiperPlexed beat me.


Well to speak well of PiperPlexed is not quite as easy (joke)

She's passionate about what she believes, She should probably be a Libertarian, and how could she be bad? She is from my Home State of New Jersey.

She's HONEST, on occasion brutally so And she is very nice (strange considering where she lives).

I love her style, she speaks from the hip and the heart and though we don't always agree, I always appreciate her posts.

Defiantly one of the most interesting people on AD!!

Putting aside the Army-Navy rivalry for a moment, overlandsailor seems like the kind of guy to hang with over some cold ones. He has a sense of humor, wit and a keen intellect that would make for some great conversation........that is prior to too many beers by the both of us
He brings some great worldly experience and reasoned logic to his posts, making them some of the very first I click on when it's time to catch up at AD. A GREAT addition to our membership, may he long continue navigating our stormy waters.

Dontreadonme and I have disagreed a few times but not diametrically so. I appreciate his attention to detail. I also appreciate having the perspective of someone in the military (or having been in the military? I'm not sure). One thing I wanted to mention is that every time I see his username I somehow read it as "don't read on me" which I don't know how to take . Is this some sort of Freudian slip I'm having? Nevertheless, I'm glad I have ignored my misreading as I have been enriched by his perspective.

Wow, this thread fell off the map. Sorry that Logophage, was left hanging as the last post I am QUITE sure it was not because no one had anything nice to say.

I for one, have not had much exposure to Logophage as yet. However, I have liked what I have seen. Logophage is an interesting character, a real moderate in that he seems to approach various issues from a "reasoned" prospective.

Moderation in political thought is very much under appreciated these days and it does not deserve to be. It is the people in the middle who are the real powers in this country. Being that we are generally divided down the middle between left and right politics it is the moderates who actually make things happen. The moderate vote on most issues is usually the deciding factor on the bills that pass or fail in our Republic.

Those moderates that approach political issues from a reasoned, common sense and most importantly PRACTICAL perspective are the real gems in our political world. I see Logophage as a member of that very important and exclusive club.

(Myself I am more of a Radical Moderate. My views tend to be one extreme side or the other depending on the issue)

I get to compliment Overlandsailor! I can't say enough nice things about him. I really missed him when he went on his hiatus. He is a wonderful family man, handsome, and has a very practical and considerate character. I loved his post on the what I learned thread. I was tempted to send him a PM as a joke with just the words "ha ha". Thankyou for all of your wonderful contributions to this forum .

Mrs. Pigpen is a sensitive, compassionate, erudite individual. Her well-researched, pragmatic approach to issues is often tough to argue with on this forum. She is a formidable opponent whose civility leaves you respecting her even as you are frustrated by trying to find holes in her arguments.

I am honored to know Mrs. Pigpen by way of this forum. From what I have read, she also appears to be a great mother to her young children. Rock on, Mrs. P!

Paladin Elspeth is one of the most genuinely decent people I've encountered anywhere. When my own anger has clouded my thoughts with regard to religion, she has served as an example to me of what Christianity is supposed to be.

Compassion personified, is our Paladin Elspeth.

Grendel is a very passionate debater, he comes very well prepared and always debates with an open mind, he can disagree with you without being disagreeable, it's always a pleasure disagreeing with you

CP

I always enjoy reading CP's posts. He is strong in his stance on issues but open to the opinion of others, never argumentative, funny, very patriotic and a great contributor here at AD.

Beladonna is an enigma to me. She claims to be a slighty conservative Democrat, yet I find myself agreeing with her most of the time. I often find myself with the urge to play Obi-Wan Kenobi and beckon her to "trust the force" via PM. One of these days, we'll get her, but in the meantime, I do enjoy her posts and perspective on things. It's nice to have a friend who's at least listed as being "on the dark side"...



(Trust the force, Bela, trust the force)

Aquilla, on the other hand, is no enigma. You always know where you stand with him and clearly know where he stands on every issue (usually a bit to the right of Atilla the Hun ). His posts are forthright, often painfully direct, and forcefully argued - a formidable adversary if you happen to be on the other side of an issue.

He's not all serious politics, though. Catch him in the Chat Room and he can be downright silly. That's right - silly. It's refreshing to see both sides of him and makes the strength of some of his positions in the forums a bit easier to take.

I can always count on Wertz for some in depth information on an issue- he is by far the best researcher on the site IMO- and we agree on about 90% of the issues LOL

I like his "live and let live" philosophy that is so often part of the left of center libertarian types- makes them easy to live with LOL

CruisingRam is a smart, independent who has a very honest demeanor. You can tell he cares about the issues and has a genuine interest in uplifting people at heart. His posts make it obvious he has thought over the question and has an honest opinion that isn't influenced by today's partisan, personality politics. He brings a lot of what current politics is lacking, common sense.

Rancid Uncle brings to the table the wonderful perspective of youth, not yet beaten down by reality. He lists himself as a liberal, and though that is likely accurate from what I have seen his position on that magic political line is fluid depending on the issue. Classical Liberal might be a better description.

Rancid Uncle is not an all or nothing politico, he seems to look for the attainable middle ground on issues. This is an approach that would appear beyond his years (perhaps the effect of being around a bunch of stingy seniors ).

Rancid Uncle gives me hope for our future. That someone as young as he can find an interest in politics, develop his own positions, express them and most importantly look for the middle ground on issues (where what can realistically be accomplished can be found) gives me the feeling that the state of the next generation is far better then some would have us believe.

Other than having about the coolest name on AD there is nothing to say only kiddin.

I find myself often sympathizing with his multiple political complex, it seems to be a condition which is common to us political junkies.

I really enjoy his well thought out, and eloquently presented posts. I often find myself quite at a loss for words as he has stated his feelings so well that I must then ponder his position. He is very bright and insightful and at the top of my go to list when I log on and search for recent posts. Most importantly his heart is always in the right place, the best interest of us all, a real patriot.

I would agree that Overlandsailor has the coolest name on AD (Drat you Overland sailor!!!!!!!!).

But Piper Plexed and that Avatar

I am not sure if I should be embarrassed or ..............................................

Does this qualify for saying something nice?????

Red

I'll have to say that redliner definitely has one of the more attractive avatars on AD

I usually end up on the opposite side of the political spectrum from him, but he is a thoughtful and considerate poster and a good contributor here at AD.

Cube Jockey and disagree frequently, but be do agree on some things. What I love about his posts is the energy and the thought provoking points he uses. I have to say there have been times that I was forced to (briefly ) step back and re-evaluate a position because of something CJ wrote. Though admittedly, many on AD could hold that distinction.

What I like even more is that when CJ and I agree, we approach the issues from slightly different angles resulting in a sort of one - two punch for the good guys

Cube Jockey is bright, articulate, usually nice and likely to grow out of liberalism and into libertarianism one day

I definitely think that he is a likely candidate for a great time at a local pub!

I also really like one of his quotes:



Now if only we could get the rest of the country to see the world this way.

Oh, and yes, I too find Piper's Avatar to be ........... err .......... well lets just say it really can raise my spirits.

overlandsailor is a thoughtful, compassionate debater who always brings insightful commentary to the table. I rarely agree with him, but he represents the "other side" extremely well-- as evidenced by his thoughtful and intelligent posts. I always enjoy reading his posts, and debating with him is always a pleasure. Keep up the great work, overlandsailor!

Though i find usually find myself at odds with the viewpoints of TennesseLeftWinger, i always enjoy reading his posts. Always respectable and well written. While I am still a little new at this site, i look foward to further debate with him and everyone else.

Led comes from my home town. Even though his High School football team was (still is?) a major rival of my High School, I won't hold that against him since he was born after I graduated! Led's post show a genuine passion in regards to his beliefs.

DreamPiper is just a flat out nice person. She is always civil when it comes to the art of debate and never let's the heat of battle get to her. I've had the privilage to have talked with her outside of the fourm and find her to be a delight to talk to and share stories with. Not wanting to deflect sunshine towards a particular place on anyone's person, all that needs to be said to desciber her is "one stand-up person".