You should have seen some of the foil wearing isolationists that challenged some of the ideas I tried to advance after the 12 election - implying that you aren't who you say you are is usually the first chunk of bile that comes flying out.
I've been around since the 2000 election. I come here because it gives me confidence that I'm not the only one who thinks the way I do when I get my fill of MSM “liquid sunshine / stay calm, all is well” BS.
Some of the people here don't really specialize in rational debate. They'd rather fire off quasi-educated semi-witty put downs and drive you off the site.
Well, hang around. Those cats are only a small percentage of the larger group here. I've been encouraged by kindred spirits here far more often than put down by “conservative geniuses” camped out in their mother's basements.
Always remember: Anonymity and a witty nickname are a keyboard commando's best friends... well, that and his mom...
RLTW
You said ... “Some of the people here don’t really specialize in rational debate. They’d rather fire off quasi-educated semi-witty put downs and drive you off the site.”
Yeah ... a significant portion, for sure. It’s devolved that way over the years as it wasn’t so much that way in years past.