In light of recent events, I'm compelled to whip up a really quick test instrument which will help us gain insight into the folks posting on this site.  Do not be offended...I'm sure I'll take a jab at everyone, mostly myself.

Finish these statements with the answer that best fits you:

1.  My Political Views are...

a. my identity

b. a reflection of my personal beliefs

c. based on what radio talk show hosts say.

2. Things folks post in here...

a. are generally opinion and are open to debate

b. meant to make me feel bad and are a reasonable cause of angry outbursts.

c. being monitored by the Pentagon

3.  If someone disagrees with me...

a. I insult them.

b. I flippantly avoid conflict by shooting back stupid answers.

c. I blame John Ashcroft

4.  Norah Jones is...

a. dreamy.

b. overrated.

c. working with her father on a George Harrison Tribute.

5. Every town should have a...

a. Homeless Shelter

b. Golf Course

c. Grassy Knoll

6. If I had a Billion dollars, I would...

a. make a movie based on the song All For You starring Sean Penn, William H. Macy and Norah Jones.

b. fund a grassroots political front against war and buy Iraq out from under Halliburton

c. Pave the Shire.

7.  Standardized tests are...

b. easy to make

c. a good way to pick a leader

d. fun to fill out while sitting on the toilet

8. If someone leaves the board in a huff and someone else shows up that thinks the same way...

a. they must be the same person

b. it is proof that there is more than one person that thinks that way

c. both individuals should be accused of being Kent.

9. You know that your drummer has a new girlfriend when...

a. he stops playing so damn loud.

b. he replaces YYZ with Ebb Tide on the set list

c. he is no longer sleeping on your couch.

10. The Government is...

a. always right.

b. always wrong.

c. always tellin' me to follow Janine Garaffalo around from place to place.

11. The best way to make a point is to...

a. repeat yourself

b. provide evidince that tends to show the logic of your conclusion.

c. threats, lies, slander, assumptions of support by a higher power and insults.

12. I know I am right because...

a. I saw it on the news.

b. my preacher said it just last week.

c. I am always right.

Ok...I really need to get some work done.  Have fun!

PRH