actually every member in good standing had the opportunity to vote for the makeup of members who comprise the TalkBoard. What, it is only a great place when you get what you want? A few of the candidates who i voted for didn't make the final cut either, but at least i am pleased enough that i actually got a say in the process - winners or not. Seems to me there are many, perhaps even you who did not vote for either Mr. Bush or even Mr. Clinton and who still think that living in America is great and haven't exercised their privilege to move out of the country.

Hope you don't mind, but I'll paraphrase you a little, "But, but, but... I didn't choose THEM (or even have the opportunity to extend an invitation for them)." Of course what I'm referring to is some of our members of FlyerTalk. That aside, I'm willing to continue posting and participating on FlyerTalk, even with some members present that I know I would have never invited personally. The good thing is that I've learned to appreciate them for what value they have to me in extending my knowledge of travel information. Which is what i thought FlyerTalk is all about anyway.