If I talk about politics, it would be either in Brewster's Cafe or in the StarFall Press (my blog). On LBPC, there was a general chat forum, and that's where I talk politics. My worst experience on LBPC in general is on the thread Election is around the Corner. The lesson, avoid politics threads. If I don't avoid them, I must be civil and should not escalate the arguments.
Oh, and you just got your fifth consecutive VM from a Republican TBTer. I'm glad I'm not a politician, and it's a good thing you don't get involved in politics. That's one of the few subjects to avoid in public. Right now is not the good time to talk politics. When it gets closer to the election, I'll probably expose more of my personal political information.