Reply #10: I am courteous, but outspoken.

[Zookeeper]

When it comes to politics, I believe that knowing the facts is more important than whether or not someone approves of them (the facts) or approves of me. I am much better informed than most of the people I come into contact with and since I'm comfortable with strangers, warm and friendly, I do enjoy starting conversations about current events and bringing up issues they may not have heard about.

I would be upset if someone thought I was rude or mean. I am not upset if someone thinks I am a liberal, pagan, commie, heathen, "feminazi," punk/hippie/artist/non-conformist, blue-state elitist, or whatever term Rush and Sean are using this week.

The whole Democratic party needs to get over the idea that we shouldn't take a stand because the Rethugs might not like us anymore.