What a shame.
You're already missed.
Some additional haven't left, they're just not posting.
Just take a vacation from the riff-raff. Recharge the old batteries and come back swinging. Life is too short to get all wrapped up in the inanities of certain posters who grate you against your grain.
I agree with my friend, onyx. You will be missed, Long Cut. Although I fully understand why you and several others have left recently, voices such as yours (and ours) must not be driven out of "the public square" that is the internet and forums like FR.
That's because I've given up on arguing with the snotty taliban.
Over a year ago I too got a little fed up with the general discourse and even pulled my measly monthly contribution. But I did it totally in PRIVATE and let only those I respected the most know I'd be off for a while if not forever.
Fortunately I calmed down, got over myself and jumped back in simply because I know I'm not the problem. I'm a freaking genius and I have good points to make. Besides, I like to mix it up as good as the next person. Do I get disappointed? Sure. Who doesn't? Do I wonder how Republicans and conservatives will ever be able to govern given the fact we fight hard amongst ourselves? Of course. But it beats standing in line going off a cliff bleating "baaaaaaaa" like the left does.
We argue, they fall in line and eat their own. Just read some of the sick crap at DU. Hell, I'm mad at my own mother right now because she's an envious crap head that actually believes it should be against the law to own an SUV or a big house and still treats me like I'm a child. I won't talk to her for 60-90 days (again) but it will pan out in the long run.
After reading yet another "I'm leaving so there" thread I'm starting to wonder if there is a sucicide pact going on we should investigate! lol