JCL by and large has never struck me as someone who should be as controversial as he is on this board. He's relatively well-mannered and while may be a goofball at times, he expresses his (potentially offensive) views in a non-offensive fashion, at the very least. It's arguable that whomever you're referring to is actually positioned further to the left than JCL is to the right, and arguably much more vocal and aggressive in his behavior. I (at least think?) I agree with PiT in that JCL equivalents on our side do not find it as difficult to gain electoral traction within our ranks, in part because we as a force usually stick together, and the elements among us that choose not to are either those who use the brand for personal gain or those who haven't accepted the brand for what it is at its core (which is a close-knit group that sticks together no matter what).
Agreed. I still don't understand why JCL is soooo controversial. What is more, he doesn't even strike me as a socon! The only very strict socially conservative position I've seen him sponsor is abortion. That's it! I think even the least conservative Federalist will find him OK when hearing what he ACTUALLY says, and not what is rumored about him.
