Sorry it took so long to get back, but St. Pat's week is a little hectic for and Irish singer.

Let me begin by saying that DougR never did refer to liberal thought as "tripe". Just me getting carried away.

Yes, Mike is Mike Reagan.

Doug, I regularly read conservative columnists and papers. I listen to conservative talks shows. I don't find a lot of value in listening to talk shows, etc, that share my views. It is like preaching in church. I do, however, read a number of liberal columnists also. I listen to the best conservative voices I can find. I do this as an acid test for my views. If my views can't pass the test of these shows then it gives me pause to re-evaluate. I also listen to them in order that I am constantly reminded that conservatives are just folks like liberals. One of the things I hate is when we get so polarized that we forget that we are all charting a course to the same destination, we just take different routes to get there.

Finally, let me apologize for being abrupt in that post. I was in a miserable mood, and tired. I am sorry for the insulting nature of it, Doug, and hope you will forgive me. I respect you a great deal. I think you are wrong, but I respect you..........LOL. One with the debate.

Mick