Reader A: “Derb — I usually think you win most exchanges in the corner, but Rich just really made you look like a nasty old fool. What a scolding!

A shame too because I prefer your take on Iraq.”

Reader B: “Aloha Derb — Enjoyed your exchange with Master Lowry on The Corner. My better half and I agree completely with you on most issues, but especially so on that debate.”

So it goes.

[My email overall is around 60-40 favorable, which prob. means 50-50, since I think people are more moved to write when they agree. Be interested to compare notes with Rich.]