If they wanted a two person conversation, they should have used FReepmail. Since they were posturing for an audience, though, I'll comment as I see fit. They were both acting like James Carvile on the Snuffleupagus Sunday show, and have been doing so for some time.
You’re supposed to read for the speaker’s meaning, not your own.
You're also supposed to write for clarity, not intentional ambiguity.
And we both know what his "meaning" was. He was meaning to maumau his opposition.
...someone who might be willing to accept that you are superior. [Good luck on that.]
As for that, Petronski as already acknowledged it: "The whole world looks to you for guidance and leadership." - Petronski.
Liar.
"The whole world looks to you for guidance and leadership."
Even you know that was sarcasm.
But hey, you've spend the better part of the afternoon twisting my words, why would anyone expect you to stop now?