I'm just a 57 year old guy, living in Mesa AZ who likes to discuss politics online.

I have a beautiful wife who was my college sweetheart. We've been married for 36 years and have a 25 year old daughter.

There are four cats in our household, Bandit, Cazador, Sachiko and Riley. They allow us to keep them in the lap of luxury.

I work in Information Technology for a local water and power utility.

When I was young, I was a Democrat (voted for George McGovern in 1972). Switched over to Republican for President Reagan's first term but quickly discovered the Repubican mantra of smaller government was just rhetoric. Although I have voted in each presidential election since, I haven't voted for either a Republicann or a Democrat since.

I am registered as an Independent and although I tend to vote Libertarian, I am not interested in joining that political party. I am a small "l" libertarian.

As far as needing admin OK, either I got it or didn't need it. I stumbled across this place and submitted a post and it was accepted.

So, am I welcome here?