Why so serious?
I can understand your appreciation for a discussion based upon quantified evidence and stuctured, logical points. I used to be a CX debater. And, I place great value upon pragmatism. In fact, if you'd ever care to discuss some of the issues oft-contested on the GT Forum with a little research and evidence thrown in for good measure, feel free to PM me. I always love discussions like that, and I love being proven wrong, as well.
I've read your posts in this thread and I do agree with you for the most part. But CH started the thread to answer questions and recieve feedback about his Presidential platforms. It's just an exchange of ideas. People go back and forth over controversial issues every day here and often claim to have the best solutions or the right answers. Hell, I've done it. But it's just the GT forum. It's like discussing politics with your friends over a coffee, except with more anonymity, and probably beer. But there's no reason we can't be civil.
edit- you ruined the congruity of my response with your post 64 now :p