[cycle of discernment]

Then he should be wise enough to at least digest information that has bearing.

[csense]

Then he should be wise enough to at least digest information that has bearing.

In what way does hearsay have bearing to the facts.

He was wise enough to see it for what it is...conjecture, speculation, and opinion. If you think you're wise enough to see that it's more than that, then by all means, point out for all of here, where he offers evidence to support his claims.