To: M. Thatcher
If they're coordinate adjectives, both modifying "non-judgmental" there should be a comma between them. That's a strained reading anyways, but even on your new view, she (and her editor) goofed. As you noticed, I can't spell worth crap. Sometimes people comment and I'm always straight with them. I say "I can't spell worth crap". It's painless. But you'd be amazed at how many people won't say "Oops. I left out the comma" or "Oops, that's sloppy". YMMV, and probably does.
To: ConsistentLibertarian
No need for a comma; the meaning of "phony left-wing non-judgmentalism" is clear to everyone but yourself. As is the meaning of "stupid left-wing tripe" or "clueless left-wing nitpicking" or "idiotic left-wing grandstanding"; all of which you have publicly demonstrated.
You can move on to your next chapter in Elements of Style now.
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