>>AR282--Huh? Doing a little projecting, friend?<<

Are you?

>>I'm talking about the power of effective listening and communication vs. ranting and venting.<<

You imply that liberals do this and it costs liberal candidates votes. I say that is pure BS. People vote for who they like not because liberals or conservatives act this way or that. I sincerely hope you've never voted for a candidate for any other reason but what that candidate is offering.

>>There is absolutely nothing wrong with that. I completely fail to see how that insults anyone's intelligence or ability to think for themselves.<<

You think you're being fair and balanced when all you're really saying is, "C'mon, guys, be nice or these idiots will vote for the wrong people again." I'd rather be hated than patronized.