I have been commenting the last week or so that the remarks here have taken an incredibly nasty turn, it is true.  I too, when attacked, answer strongly...But I prefer conversation.

After the election, I begged people here to attempt to work together - and was severely castigated for it.  I'm not sure why...I think the tone and timbre of the articles, concentrating more and more on politics as they have, as well as constant stirring by the media, is much to blame for the cynical and bitter situations we see.  

The name calling, false accusations, dismissiveness apparent really does not indicate the Christian attitude we claim to proclaim.  I am glad Lent is coming.....Hope we can wait that long.