[quote=Shadowfax] ….When people can’t converse and exchange ideas–ideas that may be different from those that you initially believe in–how will we ever learn anything new? ….[/quote]

Exactly. Hit the nail squarely on the head, Shadow. Sad, isn’t it?

[quote=Shadowfax]…. I personally am open to any intelligent argument and have often changed how I think about things if I hear the ring of truth, reasonableness, logic and sanity. I’m a free thinker like that.[/quote]

Enjoy it while it lasts. That’s why I’m thankful for Piggs. Enables me to fulfill my fantasy of ever-evolving and often exciting idea exchange, with a side order of piquant and, at times, ribald humor.

[quote=Shadowfax]….So, anyone going to the Stewart/Colbert rally in DC?[/quote]

I’ll be there, but I live there, so, admittedly, it will be much more accessible for me. But I really think that it would be excellent if a Piggs contingent showed up.

BTW, if you aren’t aware of it, I believe the show producers have arranged a deal with a bus line to provide relatively inexpensive transportation. Of course, 40 hours on a bus from Cali to DC might just be enough for people to totally revise their political views, or even give up their citizenship. So, beware.