From a reader:

The fact that you accuse that reader of hearing what he wants to hear is hilarious, as nobody does that better than you. I read bloggers all across the spectrum, and you are, by far, the worst of the bunch when it comes to arrogance and dismissiveness. Obama made an honest, open speech, and you just dismiss it out of hand as rhetoric. Yet not once have you ever dismiss anything Bush has said, who is all rhetoric an no substance at all. But don’t worry. He’s going to be the next president of the US. so you will have ample opportunity to show us all just how much smarter you are than he is. One more thing: if you really don’t care what Olberman thinks, why keep mentioning it? You obviously care, although I cannot imagine why. I don’t even care what the guy thinks. He’s just a left wing version of… you. He thinks he’s much more important, and much smarter, than he really is.

Me: So what you’re saying is….you think I’m a genius!

Okay, more seriously. This reader simply asserts the speech was honest and open. That is, needless to say, in dispute. Who is being arrogant and dismissive here, me or the reader?

As for me and Bush, the reader is simply either a liar or ignorant (Don’t forget “or both” — The Couch). I have criticized, dismissed and disputed George W. Bush countless times as anybody who’s actually read my writings will attest. Hey, perhaps the reader is merely hearing what he wants to hear on this score too?

As for Olbermann, I keep mentioning it because I think it’s hilarious and something of a badge of honor to be reviled by such a blow-hard ass-clown.