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[Psychic Octopus]

I've always thought of anvikshiki (though I've had limited contact with him) as a very bright and sensible poster. Unlike many here, I believe that he really looks at all perspectives.

-He's an independent (obviously, since he's open-minded) from Illinois.
-Leans left-of-center, though stays close to the middle.
-Always fair and even-handed.
-He's one of the posters whose opinions I read, and not skim over.

[Psychic Octopus]

He has returned from a long absence! Barnes is one of the nicest posters on the forum. He is a Democrat from Georgia, like one of his favorite presidents. He is also rather sad, I am sure, that his namesake lost in 2010.

He also wrote decent timelines that he never finished.