[truthkeeper]

I find that "tone" to be around this site all the time. Are you offended because it was Mark Levin? Do you find that as offensive as calling somebody a "little puke?"

Sadly, I also find "that tone" and epithets far worse than "a little puke" kicked around this site all the time. My point pertained to your comment that it looked like Mark struck the first blow (at least in the exchange you highlighted).
I do think talking down to someone right out of the gate will get you in trouble. At least that's been my experience. (I know it sets my teeth on edge.)

[Howlin]

Well, my point was he was hardly the victim; he gave as good as he got. As so many of us do around here. ;-)