Glad to have you...but pump the brakes a bit man. As stated, politics is the one sure way to piss somebody off, and around here liberal bleeding hearts are in the minority. We have much better things to talk about than that, like, oh I don't know, cigars?
It does become quite the brotherhood though, as lots of us have met in person for a cigar and even more have virtual herfs and smoke and bullsh*t the night away.
As for passes, nobody is going to want you in a pass just because you posted 100 times. Especially if it appears you just want free cigars. If you really want to do a pass, stick around. Post to some threads with real material and engage some folks. Once people like you they are more than willing to give you a chance. But if that is too much work, this is probably not the place for you.
Enjoy the site, I hope you decide to get to know us.