"the threads actively drive those who have centristr or conservative viewpoints away"

ummm...you're still here, as is Doug R, sawzaw, pdq, ichMael and a number of others.

Nothing 'drives' anyone away....that's why Mudcat gets unusual amounts of debate on BOTH sides of issues.

Genuine personal attacks are usually deleted...which is not the same as heavily 'opinionated' viewpoints...from your side as well as mine.