it's not just this forum , you'll find pissing contests, debates, posters choosing sides, name calling, threats, etc.. on every message board about every topic on the net.
Get used to it, it's the 21st century and this is social networking at it's best.
As for who's in charge...I don't care, I'm just happy the tree huggers, liberals and socialists haven't shut down the NHRA yet and closed every race track.