Justin; May I suggest that every once in awhile, a new comer such as yourself comes along and makes the same (incorrect) assumption.

This bulletin board is not representative of "the club". I would like to invite you to read (if you have not already done so) the link at the top of this page for new folks visiting here for the first time.

"The Club" is composed of over 2800 members. Just a miniscule number of club members post on this bulletin board. Please click on the link I've provided below that will help to explain what is happening on this bb that you are reading about in public. Don't let heated posts on this no holds barred forum cloud your decision about whether the club is worthwhile joining or not. This privately operated bulletin board is not connected nor sponsored by the club in any way.

What you are being exposed to are disagreements between individuals and has no bearing on "The Club". These individuals who may or may not be club members, are also Americans ... expressing their right to free speech ... but I don't think that you would want to say because of their personal disagreements that you would not want to be an American as well.