I've spent a considerable amount of time wondering if a place existed where I could hold high level discussions with other people. With friends or family, it's often much too hard for them to not become overtaken by emotion to keep the intellectual integrity of the conversation in tact. I hope to do so here, and learn something from all that I come in contact with. Very excited!
Welcome. Pick a few active threads that interest you and wade in. Emotions can run high during debates, but your calmer approach will work well here. Pick some interesting active threads and start sharing your thoughts. Good luck.
Granny says, "Don't get yer hopes up too high... ... there's a lotta looney, lefty lib'rals... ... `round here.