Toby — If you have only been on the forum for a very short time how come you feel qualified to make all those judgements about somebody you know nothing about?
I've been here 9 years and made 23,000 posts. In that time I have criticised left wing politics many times. Some of my threads are about the excesses of the regressive left. But I refuse to join a tribe. When idiots like you behave this way I won't shut up just because I agree with your basic premise. You are an ignorant buffoon.
There are many thoughtful and intelligent people on both sides of every debate. Unless we listen with respect we will learn nothing.
I am prepared to bet that in 10 years time you will be no better informed than you are now. When you left the cult you did the organisation a big favour.