I love Boston Legal!  One of the things I like best is the relationship between Alan Shore, a bleeding-heart liberal, and Denny Crane, the die-hard conservative living on the edge of lunacy.  As different as they are, they have a strong bond for each other; love would not be putting it too strongly.  They have sleep overs, hug and occasionally hold hands, all in a very platonic way.  I’m sure the fact that they can rise above their differences and still be friends amazes many people.  It is Hollywood, after all.  But, I have a friendship that is similar.  I consider myself a left-leaning Republican.  He is a far-right Republican and would NEVER consider me conservative in any way.  We have had our share of debates on various issues, mostly defense.  I would actually say that we disagree on nearly everything of importance.  Yet, we are still friends.  It has escaped us why this is.  It just is.  I guess that’s part of what being friends is all about.