That’s because nic has been caught with his tongue in the freezer and he really, really wants to try to save face somehow. Congratulations that he would seek out your approval of his judgement. You must have a profound effect on him - even more so than the bourbon.
I could care less who you denounce.
The fact remains, however, that you are friends with people who lie, mischaracterize, and/or misrepresent other posters’ statements...and defend them for doing so.
And that is why many find you and your kind beneath contempt....and why I could care less what you and your ilk think, on pretty much anything.