I never realized that the actions of another can justify my actions. I guess since Hussein tortured his victims, the U.S. is completely justified in torturing theirs.
Also, I don't know of anybody here who idolizes any of those individuals you mentioned, just like I don't know anybody here who idolizes Michael Moore, John Kerry, Fidel Castro, and Osama bin Laden.
Polarization is not a virtue. Polymerization is.
As for the intellectual stranglehold, it is possible that the conservatives are outmatched, but when many of the liberals rant much more visciously than the worst conservative here, then one can only assume that they're trying to gain distance with vice that they cannot with reason. I'm also sure that there are liberals out there ashamed to have you within their ranks. I know I'm ashamed when somebody full of hate and prejudice sharing my views.