I have heard many times that it is unwise to discuss politics or religion with anyone, as there will always be strife. I believe that this thread and others, have proven that to be correct.
I have both observed "and participated" in the downward spiral of this thread, (and others) to be not much more than a peeing contest of insults, and degradations directed toward one another.
It is contentiousness at it's worst, and I accept my part in the contention. I am as convicted in my feelings, as anyone here but, we as adults have not expressed ourselves as gentlemen (me included) toward one another and I regret that. I have learned in other arenas of discussion to state your beliefs, and then leave it alone and walk away. This arena as others, has proven to me my weakness at not walking away after stating my beliefs. It is a weakness in character to continue, so therefore I am with drawing. I have stated my case, and nothing more needs to be said.
Jefferson observed about the assembly of men trying to decide whether to secede from the rule of the king and wrote: The assembly is divided into three groups. One third is loyal to the king, (in this case the two party system). One third is afraid to go against the king, (in this case the two party system), and one third is true blue. In other words this last third was willing to risk everything for freedom from the king, (in this case the two party system).
It is a fair comparison of the two, and it is FINALLY, all I have to say about this election.
I have nothing further to say to, or about anyone, and regret my participation in ALL character attacks, and will not further proceed. Some will no doubt give in to their weakness, and go for one more last shot, but so be it. They will be sparing with themselves, not me.
My apologies gentlemen, I am finished with this juvenile nonsense that I have participated in.