All politics are extremely local.
Policy is a flexible thing whose guidelines are based on interpersonal slights, attacks and insensitivities just like the motivations of white house leakers. Jim, think first of the time and dedication of moderators as a sacrifice. If your only reward is criticism, you will get that in return. To have a friend you must be a friend. I would think putting out the same fires would become wearisome for even the most tireless firefighters.

...and then there is money...

Yet I would not want you to compromise your steadfast integrity.


now for something obviously different.
When Senate Republicans acknowledge the obvious they agree how much fun it will be to burn at the stake.