I've had several cordial PM exchanges with Martin Gibson ~ on musical, not political, topics.

For anyone who hasn't noticed, he and I disagree on almost every conceivable topic outside the realm of music. As regards MG's off-the-wall postings on politics, religion, and other sensitive areas, I generally disapprovce of his ad-hominem approach, but usually find his antics more amusing than offensive.

I'm sure I'm not the only one with this experience. I could name a few names of highly-regarded liberal-thinking 'catters who have testified to similar good "PM" relations with Marty, but I won't ~ that's up to them. (Also, I might be mistaken in one or two instances, and would hate to name anyone mistakenly.)