I love a good time and wouldn't have raised politics. When I go down to JA, if necesary, I make it clear I am not there to talk about the boards. That way - no gossip, nothing negative, and all irie: But:
1. I cannot control discussion, did not know anyone who woul be there or what they are like.
2. I would not want to be a guest and end up in a situation that makes the host uncomfortable becuase someone wanted to start in on me.
3. Alcohol and how that may have effected others.
4. Simply reading this board is enough to give someone a long pause to be around many of them currently.
So better to pass until after people calm down the emotions and passions.
I just hope I did not hurt his feelings as he was most kind considering my own deloving into what I have with others around here. It is a shame we don't get a chance to know one another before hitting these boards. I am sure nearly everybody is just a fine and a fun person to be around in different circumstances.
Peace and repsect OT.