PMM wrote: Fine, but he believed he was doing the right thing and was prepared to explain his beliefs.
And he kept his cool, despite considerable provocation from some quarters.
Well, guess it's a good thing I wasn't there for that.
But I do see your point.
I'd rather be challenged by a William F. Buckley than sleazeballed by a Bill O'Reilly anyday. I'd feel like I'd want to do my homework even, as I'd know I wasn't up against just any garden-variety blowhard. The right wing doesn't seem to have much use for intellectuals anymore, tho.
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