I hate Plunkey's conservative philosophy.
I respect Plunkey's focus, success and drive.
I'm envious of Plunkey's "sane" life start and subsequent professional success, the end result of which is that his family being financially stable and he has very little worries about the stabilty of his own life going forward.
I enjoy sparring with him because it gives me insight into his thought processes (and consequently the thought process of fiscal conservatives).
There is no progress without friction. Were there not for people like him (conservative or liberal) on this board it would be even less dynamic.
Intelligence, holding to your values, putting forth a rational argument -- no matter what side you come down on -- those are some of the important things that make up a lively forum.