Does anyone else notice the general tone of this particular thread? It is one of the few political discussions I see on Mudcat these days where the complexity of the situation is truly apparent to nearly everyone posting. People are making observations, reading with open minds, and thinking out loud in intelligent, non-reactionary ways.

Very few people are coming to this discussion with their minds made up and completely closed to the validity of other points of view.

I LIKE IT!

Janie