I do have to comment on one thing... my political POV re: the USA may not be all that relevant since I'm Canadian ;> (I vote for the Green Party) but I do notice tons of hysteria and poor behaviour from both Republicans and Democrats in many of the online places I frequent. I know it's not everyone, but there are a lot of angry, angry people who lash out emotionally and/or turn everything into a mock political debate. Good luck with the sh*tdisturbers and try not to let them get to you. cara