(Did you know 3/4 of the worlds media is owned by one person? Google: Rupert
Murdoch)"

The scuffle among the Democrats in Texas does suggest there is a low common denominator somewhere, yes.

FF:"what did you think of my main comment?"

Well, I will continue to monitor and point out what I see as y-y-your roughest spots.

I could have agreed with you more at one phase in the past. I'm mellowing, somewhat. However, I am more hopeful about pockets of enlightenment, namely, just now, Senators John McCain and Joe Lieberman, who do seem to posess and project some moderation and integrity.

Basically, I am quite conservative, and that extends to looking out for our long-term health and welfare as a nation and for generations to come. Ways to that end include being moderate in our consumption of resources and looking for ways to be more intelligent and productive. I like much of the talking points and "radical" aspects of libertarian -ism, but there again, the official position may differ from my own in degree, detail, and extent.

(added) I will be reviewing this Wiki article, if challenged or prompted to do so. '-)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libertarian