Tell your bud to take back his call to bring the troops home, and stop defending him for it.
(Better yet, why don't you tell him to defend himself. It'll build character).
He insults me repeatedly (stuck on stupid? LOL!) and you accuse me of strafing you with a broom, while whining about how mean I am. Too funny!
I'll leave you with a sign you can use in the future when you're feeling 'dovish' (your self-description) like you are today. Some of us call it the track of a chicken......
Peace, George. Enjoy your day. ;)