Dear Mr. Robsinson. Fred Nerks does a lot of instigating before the average person pushes back. If you would like to see an example of the type of goading he engages in, read post 578:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/bloggers/2991236/posts?q=1&;page=551#578
I recall a time when this type of nastiness was discouraged on this site. Not sure if the old rules apply any more. [Note: I’m not asking you to remove the comment or take any action. I just reference it as an example of the routine verbiage in which Fred Nerks engages.]
Takes two to engage in a flamewar. Don’t be goaded. Disengage and move on to a different thread/topic/discussion.