It usually is a pretty hostile place. *g* On top of that, I'm a musician and participate in theatre. I'm a pariah just about everywhere. Though more of it? I'm an old school Republican more than anything. Where the party is heading to now? I'm not so much of a fan. But there are ideologies I subscribe to in BOTH parties which is why I'm still hemming and hawing as to if I should switch or not.

*g* Independent is definitely easier... but I'd hate not getting to vote in primaries.