It's me, Agip, of 15+ years and 40,000 posts. Lately absent.
Fact is, I wasn't planning to be absent, but I unjustly got a lifetime ban. I asked to be restored, but whatever LRC did to unban me didn't work, so I remain banned.
I'm writing from a library computer.
I think it is better if I stay banned. I've been arguing with strangers in these parts for years...and you know what...doing so hasn't made me feel any better. No one here is going to change his mind, the trolls will continue to rile up the people.
I think I have more peace of mind without daily yelling at strangers and reading their shameless lies.
So I'm not swearing off this place - if a dramatic change were to happen in US politics, I'll probably try to figure out how to get unbanned. Maybe in the leadup to midterms.
I have in no way changed my politics. Trump and m'aga have done more damage to this nation than any group since the Confederacy. What his critics predicted would happen hasn't been as bad as the reality.
I will miss some of you and consider you internet friends. I wish the good eggs well.
But I'm better off avoiding the conflict on this board, so for now the six-legged doggo is out.
Agip