I know I'm out of step on this one, but why should we believe a guy who uses a phony name? Drama queens use pseudonyms, not people with nothing to hide.
You are not out of step with everyone, just those who think any level of chicanery is ok as long as it's a self-described Conservative doing it. I think this stinks and was bone-headed. The guy lied and got caught. Some here want to believe that that makes him a hero or, as one poster said, a victim. I think it just makes him a liar who got caught.
You're not out of step to ask questions.