The compatibility mode fixed it. but then the quoted text box overlaps new text in a message
If you have your mouse arrow over the text of a message and use the scroll wheel it will roll the text underneath the quoted text box. You have to either make sure you scroll with your arrow to the side of the page, or put your arrow back on the box and roll it back down (or you can slide the scroll bar to the right of the text)... I know it is a PITA but that's what I have found so far with IE that doesn't involve rolling it back...