Sir, you attacking my final sentence of 2 somewhat lenghthy posts leads me to believe you're nitpicking. I take it the remaining bodies of the combined posts must have validity.

That Rush and Glenn are racists is an opinion, which makes if subjective, meaning it's open to interpretation. It's comparable to Glenn Beck's assertion that Obama is a racist, but I'm sure that didn't draw your ire.

And notice I didn't indict the whole conservative movement, not even the tea bagging movement. I mentioned those whom I believe display irresponsible behavior. Hillary tried overhauling health care during Bill's first term. I don't recall any red herrings directed toward Obama listed in my 2nd post being thrown her way. Do you...

To suggest villifying the opposition is only prevalent on the left leads me to wonder about the glasses from which you do view the would.

You defended Rush's freedom of speech, but are you equally troubled about the conservative backlash former environmental czar Van Jones received because of his politically incorrect positions on communism and the 9/11 conspiracy? What about the hoopla surrounding Obama's membership of a church where the pastor (not Obama) spouted anti-American sentiment? After all, freedom of speech is freedom of speech, right?

And since we both view legitimate debate, minus the vitriol rhetoric, as a noble endeavor, I'm certain you didn't attend any of the tea parties. The protesters carrying posters...

The use of demeaning insults such as "boot lickin" and "uncle tom" have been rendered meaningless through excessive use (akin to what conservatives are duplicating with the terms "marxist, communism, and socialism"). As a black man, I respect the individual opinions of conservative black people and give everyone the benefit of the doubt that their arguments are based on sincere beliefs and values. I wasn't a witness to the panel discussion, but if what you say is true, you were the victim of an ad hominem attack that's not deserving of a response.

This has to be the most cynical article EVER on townhall. It's very indicative of why republicans, particularly conservatives, are having so many problems on the national stage. Keep blaming it on voters while ignoring the 800 lb elephant in your on living room.

OLBERMANN ROCKS.