[Ole Okie]

Of course, Alan was unable to grasp; hear/see/understand the 'truth' of what O'Neil was explaining

Alan was just reciting the Kerry talking points, which apparently had been spewing forth all day.

[cricket]

"Alan was just reciting the Kerry talking points, which apparently had been spewing forth all day."

True; but so frickin 'Alan typical' and SOP no doubt, for all 'card carrying members' of this Party.

They have points to make; to score; and truth is not part of the 'program'; ever. . .