Lost amongst the negatives.
Non-inflammatory material? I hope not, I do have strong political views and I love a good fight with a sharp opponent. However, I sometimes come across as being too conciliatory because 1) I am not extreme in my views, I think of myself as somewhat left-of-center 2) and on few issues I do part company with my fellow "progressives" and side with the Right. What I do want to avoid is bad manners, not because I'm a particularly nice guy, but because once the screaming starts little information is exchanged and people get hurt.