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Perhaps there’s no good time to butt-in on a conversation, but let me say by way of introduction…as an ND grad I’ve sought out several related websites over the years and ultimately found myself gravitating to this one. While it can get ‘animated’ here, perhaps more often than not, the quality of the participants has kept me coming back…(and to be totally honest, the music, wine and travel references).

Now, as a participant, I’m hoping to find a few forum members who share a fundamental goal of reaching “common ground” understanding on a number of issues that have long term importance…e.g. future energy policy, gene editing (re: CRISPR ethics implications), and of course American politics.

On that last point, while I’m happy to go into more detail regarding my perspective, it really boils down to the belief that all of us populate a spectrum that naturally includes conservatives and liberals – to varying degrees from one end to the other…and will forevermore. Consequently, in order to achieve progress/productivity, IMHO it is in our own self-interest to find as much “common ground” as possible.

Parenthetically, politicians have difficulty aggressively pursuing this objective (e.g. special interests, funding sources and ‘the threat of getting primaried’). However, we do not have such constraints, and in fact can band together and “fight like ND Irishmen/women” to encourage such action…not easy, but certainly worth consideration.

Lastly, with regard to “Fighting like ND…”, it’s a pleasure to watch the talent being displayed on the field this year.