A bit of general advice: If you approach anyone in such a way that they realize you think that they are a moron, you clearly have no interest in a conversation. Or conversion. It doesn't make any difference whether it is religion politics or baseball. When you approach anyone on any topic in a way that is condescending, they will not hear you... and shouldn't even waste their time listening to you.

When it comes to treating people with respect, it's ALL oranges.

I happen to think that George W. is the most destructive force we have had in the Presidency in my lifetime. I desire as much as anyone to lead people to see what he is doing to this country.

Treating people like morons isn't a particularly effective (or appealing) approach.

I think you're nuts if you vote for George W next time around, jimmyt, but I'm with you. A measured discourse is the only way forward!

If you want people to listen to you, you have to listen to them, too..

Jerry