Rather than dwelling on the merits and faults of political leaders who come and go, an intelligent discussion would focus on core beliefs regarding different aspects of: morals; ethics; human values, relations and interactions; forms of government; leadership; economics; allocation of resources; taxation; defense; alliances; international relations and diplomacy; domestic and foreign aid; war and many other topics.

None of that happens on this board ... it is not possible.

There's so much more to discuss than politics. My choice topics are music, art, architecture, science, astronomy, numismatics, agriculture, food, travel, firearms, manufacturing (discrete and process), geography (I spend hours and get lost each month navigating continents, nations, cities, neighborhoods, streets and edifices using Google Earth and Maps), and whatever newly appears on the horizon (I am thinking about investing in a drone startup).

Inter alia, my weak area is history, and I am spending more time trying to shore up the major missing pieces. I have always thought History should be taught in reverse chronology so we can see the continuity of where we came from rather than trying to maintain an interest in the sequential steps that eventually led to where we now are. Presentation of history focuses too much on wars IMO. One of the best electives in undergrad was based on HW and Dora Janson "History of Art and Archicture", the stuff that survives the ravages of war.

Just know that I have the highest regard and respect for you. I think we would be great friends IRL, and you would love JuJu.