Hey Yabloka

[Brom]

"Brom, why is it that you take such complete umbrage when someone disagrees with you"

I take "umbrage" (if you believe disagreement must be accompanied by such a feeling) when what I have said is mischaracterized or flatly mis-stated. Then by use of exact quotes, I illustrate the faulty reasoning or statements.

I disagree when I disagree. I take no delight in disagreement, especially in light of the fact that not only do many people think it is a personal insult that someone might disagree with them, but others feel they must rush to comfort the person who was mistaken by then making soothing noises to them and personal attacks on me.

Not personal attacks? It has been stated more than once that the substance of my disagreements are indeed the more reasonable and reasoned point of view, it is just my personality (as translated as style, tone and attitude) that people find to be offensive.

"Brom-booger"? This is what passes for witty, inoffensive repartee? I'll maintain my current style, thank-you.