[Mama Shawna]

Sarcasm is very hard to detect online without the /s. But I’m assuming that’s what was trying to be conveyed. This is Free Republic, after all.

[Steely Tom]

What in the world is the point of sarcasm, if I have to explain that I'm being sarcastic.

Those who don't get it...

[elpadre]

Understand! - it helps these old timers with worn-out brains (like me) if they are so marked.

and on the other hand it provides an opportunity to make a counter statement.