I read thousands of posts I do not respond to. Many times I read several that make no sense whatever ( I am amazed at the lack of political knowledge in this country and even, sad to say, on this board) and after awhile I just snap. Your friend was my snapping point.
I fail to see what the problem is with which poster I reply to, be it the first who makes the error or the second or third who agree with the error. I truly try to ignore errors as it often causes me to have to type repeated explanations to folks like you and your friend.
I shall at this point just give up and admit that the 14 Congressmen left in Washington on Saturday morning (ESTIMATE NO LINK AVAILABLE) should have gathered in the House so as to prevent me having to explain myself over and over. I assure you I will tear Tom DeLays rear up on Wed. the 30 when I next see him.