[dirtboy]

This from the man who shivered in delight at describing Jordan as "the next target of opportunity" ?

I guess all that salavating gave you the shivers.

[Congressman Billybob]

Actually, my conversation with Steve Lovelady has continued. First, he acknowledged (silently) that I was making fun of the MSM by quoting "target of opportunity" from Dr. Strangelove. Second, I found out something about him that the press reports to date had neglected to mention.

He is the managing editor of the CRJ website (known as CJR Daily), not of the CJR magazine itself. He thought I was accusing his weblog of being part of the MSM. When I noted that it was a blog, and therefore part of the "new media" though still dead wrong, IMHO, we reached an agreement to disagree.

There is a possibility that I may be invited to Columbia to debate on the "new media." Steve will recommend me, with a note that says I am solidly on the other side from everyone at Columbia.

There is no more hostile audience than a panel of appellate judges who are inclined to reject your argument. So, speaking at Columbia will be a piece of cake, as it were. If that's offered, I'll accept, do that, and report back.

John / Billybob