PLease dump the "Political Forum" - full of hate speech, foul language, etc..no place for it.

I haven't read through this whole thread.. but I don't understand the OP. If it bothers you.. just... don't... click.
Then again, I'm a senior network admin, and I deal with this every day from some very intelligent people..but damn... JUST...DON'T..CLICK!
I have lots of friends and family that I disagree with on political issues. And I used to get into political arguments with some of those on the internet.. and it got pretty heated sometimes.. it's easy to drink a few beers, get into an argument on the net, over something that face to face, while sober, would be a civil conversation.
Those same friends and family still come over. You know what? We don't talk politics after that first beer is cracked. And we have a good time.
And that's no different than just...don't..click.