It is not improper in any way. Read the description of the board Greg has provided. It specifically states that these type of posts will be allowed. I personally prefer not to read them. It's not that big of a deal. It's just a preference. I think you should post these things as much as you want. I would ask that you identify it as political, but you don't have to. I find that many political threads on this board get very mean, one-sided and over-simplify incredibly complex matters, often implying some deficiency in those that disagree. Your original post did none of those things, to my mind. I was discussing the issue in general (the bombardment during the last election got to me, I must admit). I don't like unsuspectingly seeing mean-spirited political attacks disguised as jokes or potentially chip-relevant topics. If I know it's political, I may still choose to read it, but I won't feel ambushed by it. I really don't think your post was a big problem. If I hurt your feelings, I apologize.

By the way, did you see the Argentian chip post by Fran above? Has your name all over it!

Michael Siskin