"Dave" wrote in message

On Fri, 12 Nov 2004 23:27:12 GMT, "Maxprop" said:

Whatever you are, you oppose and hate anything
coming from conservative republicans these days. THAT alone would lead
any
rational individual to conclude that your are anything but a
conservative.

Have the last word, but count on me to remind you of your true leanings
from
time to time. :-p

I think you've tarred Doug unfairly, Max. I often differ with him, but
he's
reasonably well-informed, often bringing interesting information and
perspective to the discussion. And when he avoids the name-calling he can
carry on a perfectly rational dialog. I find his views eclectic, though
often a little left of center from my perspective.

Doug is bright and well-informed, or at least well-read. Like you, I find
his perspective somewhat left of my own, but then he believes me to be a
right-wing extremist, a perception I've made no attempt to dispel, mostly
for his benefit. He's young enough to become easily irritated with anyone
who attempts to classify, or contradict, his political leanings, thus the
name-calling and vitriol. I really should abstain from that sort of thing,
but I've enjoyed yanking his chain. It's a bad Usenet habit, but so
compelling. And fun. Had he responded with more equanimity I probably
would have ignored him.

Max