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Flagstaff Bob

2.8.06 @ 12:01AM

AGENT PROVACATEUR
Re: Bob Dillman's letter ("Reader Rejection") in Reader Mail's A Hanging Jury and R. Emmett Tyrrell, Jr.'s Woolsey-Eyed Democrats:

I appreciate TAS printing responses to their articles like that of Mr. Dillman's who was responding to R. Emmett Tyrrell, Jr.'s "Woolsey-Eyed Democrats." In just a few short sentences, Mr. Dillman articulated all the intellectual capital in the possession of these leftist wing nuts.

Mr. Dillman, you begin your diatribe with a not-so-subtle accusation that all conservatives stretch the truth, followed quickly by an alliterative claim that the article was "factless fabrication." I guess space did not allow for any proof of these assertions, but hey, why go to all that trouble. I'm sure we all know it is "common knowledge" that TAS would just censor them! Tossing in the names of Dick Cheney and Donald Rumsfeld -- now, that was really clever. For the benefit of any lamebrain conservative out there who doesn't get it -- they are the real terrorists. Next, you really get the ball rolling as you execute your coup de grace. You inject profanity into your brilliant commentary to demonstrate your utter loathing of Mr. Tyrrell and his opinions! Oh horrors, can Mr. Tyrrell survive this last great scholarly broadside? And lastly, that slogan "Truth, justice and the American Way" has a familiar ring to it. Hmm... I'll bet you got it from a 1950s Superman rerun! Way to go Bob, I am impressed! At least we know where you go to get your facts. As for your challenge to debate someone, bring it on. With your grasp of the issues, I think we can all spare 30 seconds. In closing I'll use your own words, "Quit printing your crap." Just kidding, Bob. I believe in free speech, even the idiotic kind.
-- Rick Arand
Lee's Summit, Missouri

Poor delusional Dillman -- but I guess we need people like ol' Bob to remind us that there's a weird faction out there bordering on terminal goofyness.

That said, I'm with Joan Moriarty's view -- something I've commented on before, the caliber of your letter writer/responders is absolutely incredible; have rarely (never?) seen more consistent offerings with such humor, insight and observations. The columns are fine, but often the letters surpass 'em -- TAS is a great way to start a day with those first cups in the morning.

Appreciate those high standards!

Now, if I may, a quick revisitation of the Volvo topic from several days past? For a while I thought it was mandatory that any and all Volvos (at least those over seven or eight years old) had to have a "Free Tibet" bumper sticker... or it might fall apart, especially up 'round the Socialist Soviet of Seattle.
-- Geoff Brandt

Congratulations on your success! You wrote the above article to demonstrate the complete paucity of intellect and principle among radical Democrats.

As Emeril says "BAM!" Bob Dillman of Flagstaff, Arizona, writes a letter in response with a non-existent ICQM (Intellectual Capacity Quotient Measurement) using foul language, invective and name calling as his thesis. All Conservatives should thank Mr. Dillman for proving that rank-and-file radical Democrats are no more reasoned or capable of critical thought than are their leaders. A true masterstroke, Mr. Tyrrell. Thank you for the demonstration.
-- Jay W. Molyneaux
Wellington, Florida

What is it about liberals and their need to use foul, nasty, hate filled language.

They are a people scorned, insecure and full of hate and discontent.

Common sense would tell me that it would not be a good idea to turn a country's government over to a people who may take such rage out on those they don't agree with. (Sounds a little like the Taliban, doesn't it?)
-- Russell Brown

I can well understand why Bob from Flagstaff might feel a bit dyspeptic: by his own admission, he's been eating excrement! Poor lad, he's so out-of-sorts that he issues foolish challenges to his betters (while misspelling their names) -- and even botched his own surname by substituting the adjacent "i" for the "u." One key to the left, Bobby -- a move you should find easy.
-- David Gonzalez
Wheeling, Illinois

Bob Dillman, in his vulgar angst, proves that Mr. Tyrrell hit a nerve with the truth. Dillman, if that's his name, couldn't win a debate with a turnip. His profanity is just a manifestation of the Copperhead Democrats fear of the truth (like Dracula's fear of the cross).

Republicans did stand by FDR, even when he was spying on Americans and sending them to concentration camps. Why? Because they knew the evils of Nazism, fascism and imperialistic Japan and were determined to destroy them. It was Republican's patriotism that kept them backing a President as power mad as FDR (witnessed by his attempt at court stacking and arrogant disregard for a two term Presidency).

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