I never really had TOP withdrawal, and I've never looked back there. This site has filled part of the void and served parts of their function for me - most importantly as an occasional outlet for writing about (mostly political) stuff bouncing around in my head, but more generally a place to find common ground with fellow travelers, even though we may disagree on details. Whether I'm writing and participating in discussions, or just reading, I like the level of the discourse. I'm happy to see familiar names from TOP. I'm glad I can take a minority viewpoint here without having to take a beating (for the most part). I know my style isn't for everybody. I appreciate the opportunity to engage with people here. I hope the site continues on in its current form past the current election cycle and remains a place for exploring and discussing possibilities and strategies, and everything else for that matter. It's less a media entity like TOP, more just a hangout, which is good. Thanks everybody!