"Dear George Loper:

Congratulations and thanks for all you do.

Consider this. It occurs to me that the parties can be described in terms of taste buds. Republicans, when they aren't being bitter, are sour. Democrats, on the other hand, are sweet, and even salty - often at the same time.

Sincerely,

Your fan, Carolyn Jones Silver (electronic mail, February 24, 2000)