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Oh you don't need to further convince me that your opinions and feelings are not necessarily associated with any kind of corroboration. That seems pretty clear to me. RIUTG did not lie but seriously, you really should stop holding back, it's not good for you, LOL. His remarks were totally acceptable, especially considering how often you have made disparaging comments about others you deem guilty of name dropping.

However, it might save everyone on here some time if you could compile a comprehensive list of the snakes and idiots that pass as experts in the various fields. :biggrin:

But I agree, a lot of the problem with holders of high office is attributable to their having not served in the armed services.

Has RIUTG delegated some of his moderating duties to you, TRT? Are you now responsible for evaluating all non-Trump supporting posts? I only ask because you seem to have no issue of Trump supporters insulting and calling Trump opponents liars, nor do you have any qualms about doing so yourself. It seems like civility is a one way street for you. As with most hypocrites, you are great at finding fault with others while engaging in the same sort of behavior itself nicker:

As for experts, most people are not impressed with a list of names. Every political candidate has his or her share of experts, many of whom enjoy similar credibility - but latching onto and supporting candidates is how most experts make their living. People have access to more information, including more information about political candidates, than they have ever had. I have a hard time understanding why you think endorsements by politicians and experts should trump one's own analyses of candidates.

Do you believe that people from New York City and Washington, DC, or people who are transplants to this area are just naturally smarter than you are? Because I can tell you that people who live inside and near the Capital Beltway are no more intelligent than your neighbors are. The mess that the inside the Beltway crowd have made of our federal government supports my assessment.

This is a very dull forum when everybody agrees. You should stop trying to shame and insult the Trump opponents into assimilation and enjoy the diversity of opinions on display here.