I am generally consider left of left of left by most people who know me, but that's because I care about people, not corporations. No one's ever accused me of being weak, cowardly, terrifying, or violent. I haven't voted Republican since before 1988 (the last GoP platform I agreed with was the wonderful 1984 platform). I just pick on my conservative friends because most of them are not minding their own business. They know my sense of humor for what it is and rarely take it personally. Those who DO take my humorous jabs personally? Well, those I have fun laughing at.