re: I know I have caused Controversy here ... (Very Long)

Your OP is fantastic and right. fricking. spot. on.

Most sane, intelligent, rational, and mature people should feel that way and I may steal your post (with full credit to you) someday.

Hope for the best, prepare for the worst, and unplug from the news now and again. This should help keep you sane, keep your blood pressure down, and keep you alert for when action on your part might be required. Might be violence, might be some kind words, might be tutelage on your part as positive action to stay ahead of the evil shitting on everything.

Just be alert, keep yourself in balance, and don’t let the bastards grind you down.