[aristeides]

I have never seen anything that seemed to me demonstrably (or even probably) a lie posted by the poster you are implying has posted lies. That poster is highly emotional, and he has posted things that I suspect were ill-considered. But I wouldn't say they were lies. I think he meant them at the time. I have, however, seen postings by others that I strongly suspected were lies.

Far be it from me, however, to accuse anyone of lying without very solid evidence. It's bad manners, you know.

[Howlin]

Bill Frist NEVER EVER PROMISED a 24 hour, seven day a week filibuster, nor did he PROMISE they would work weekends.

That was stated as FACT on this therad; that is a demonstrable lie.

And, frankly, I am tired of hearing about "issues" that may or may not influence a poster's posts. How are we suppose to know when somebody is a genuine whacko or just off their meds?

[chnsmok]

I agree with your assessment, aristeides. I started reading the thread and TLBSHOW posted. I immediately thought that howlin won't be far behind. Sure enough, the first insult was at #100 (the 3rd post by howlin). Asking for evidence to back up an OPINION is fine (could be done in a nicer way), but insults are rude and do nothing to advance the discussion.