But it's a waste of time (for either of us). Like virtually every political forum that attempts to accommodate multiple perspectives, the content here quickly devolves into opposing sides talking past each other. Even among those who do their best to keep things civil...

It's just so very frustrating. Even when one makes it a point to exclude the obvious trolls and disingenuous operators, it's just not possible to consistently discuss political matters, especially American political matters, on a rational, polite basis. This has been a better attempt than most, but it is still a failed attempt.