When I read the cartoon art that is posted by facebook friends who are Republicans, I know that the broad brush smearing Democrat/Liberal voters is way wrong. It targets the extreme party leadership (in their opinion, apparently) but smears everyone. And I understand that when I post a funny view of the hard-headed anti-women anti-choice anti-health anti-jobs etc GOP that I'm definitely aiming at the leadership but am hitting friends who may not share those extreme views.

What I wish for is a whole passel of Bill Moyer-style Republicans who are thoughtful and lucid in their speech. Articulate about why they hold the views they do and aiming for reasonable discourse.

I won't hold my breath until it happens.

SRS