Such (in)action is not limited to this thread. Take a look at some of the off-shore outsourcing threads. When a request is made for a link to some of the statements being represented as fact, rarely is one given. Sometimes you end up with "I know what I'm talking about, you don't, you're a free-traitor, etc., etc. "
Whatever. In our debate class in college (was pretty good class to take I thought), if anyone tried these "tactics", they would be handed their hat - in pieces. It takes a little more than anger to make a point.