Hey folks, you know, the 2004 election season has entered the history books and there is still a sense of hostility in the air with everyone, especially here at AD. So, inspired by the thread of a similar name, I thought we could spend "politicl capital" on eachother. I think it's time we appriciate those who are our opposites on the political spectrum, for without our opposites, there is no balance, no harmony. *said in best Buddhist monk accent*

So this is how it works....

I'm gonna start off by saying something nice about a liberal because I am a conservative. The person who follows me will be a liberal. The person who follows him will be a conservative. Ad infinatum.

Here's where the fun starts though. Independents (whether they are center-right or center-left) can post about either the conservative or liberal who posted before. Any liberal or conservative can follow the post by the independent.

So...to get things kicked off...

Cube Jockey is one of the most respectful contributors on this fourm. His level of decorum stands out from many and is never antagonistic, yet never lays down in a fight. He is passionate and filled with conviction when it comes to his political beliefs, but never closes his ears to the opposition. I have run into a lot of liberals with bad attitudes towards conservatives but he always reminds me that they are the bad apples in the bunch. In all our spirited conversations outside of AD, never once has he turned his discontent onto me, always making sure his composure is like that of a professional. I dare say he could very well be a practicioner of bushido, both within and outside of AD.

He may be a liberal , but he's what they should be.

I'm going to say something nice about Hobbes, because he's the easiest conservative to say something nice about. If I wait, I'm afraid someone else will beat me to the punch and I'll have to think up something for someone more difficult. Hobbes is analytical thinker and even manages to concede a point on occasion. I consider Hobbes a true conservative, not a right-wing idealogue and something of a pragmatist.

Lol, that's nice words BoF, but like in the "say somethingnice thread, it must be about the previous poster, (i.e. me, *wink*). But kind words nonetheless.

Okay, I'll jump in. Titus and I have had opposing views in a few debates though our views have also coincided in other debates. It's hard to call him my "political opposite" though we do differ not so much in political philosophy but in how our philosophy can be or ought to be implemented. Titus strikes me as a passionate debater with whom it would be a blast argue politics while drinking a beer (or two). In fact, I know just the place to do it in my city; I've had many a good debate there. And where else can you choose from a selection of over 60 different Belgian ales?

Titus is not an idealogue. He doesn't tout the party line just because he self-identifies as part of a party. He thinks about whether or not he agrees and then offers a position. He avoids employing rhetorical fallacies; he is a laconic and self-assured. I laud and respect that.

So, Titus, thanks for making America's Debate one of the reasons I keep coming back for more.