I don't see why we shouldn't still exchange musical views, Jim; I retain my respect for you in that particular, most certainly. But I agree that politically & ideologically we start from such different preconceptions & premises that trying to communicate on topics concerning these is only likely to exacerbate hostility, and probably best left. We each know pretty well what the other thinks by now, and our discourse is just getting more & more disagreeably & predictably contentious.

Good wishes notwithstanding...

~M~