I got there too late- I wanted to post that he seems to have a lot of faith in his opinions.
I left the Knots forum at the Fine Woodworking site because of the BS being thrown around during the last election. The side who consider themselves to be more enlightened than the rest were absolutely unwilling to see any other viewpoint and it was appalling. I don't miss them and I don't miss the political mud-slinging.
The old motto "Never discuss politics or religion when you're in a bar" isn't new and it's still a one.