[sam_paine]

How would you describe one who is prone to temper tantrums and fits of whining?

If I considered myself a dispassionate researcher looking into unique political characteristics....I wouldn't use the meaningless terms "temper tantrums" and "whining!"

[Mind-numbed Robot]

Those looking for hard facts, studies, or data to back up these assertions should look elsewhere, as the author openly states that the intent of the book is not to create “a weighty political tome, replete with cross references, annotations and data from statistical surveys.” “I prefer to present the book more in the style of a long op/ed [sic] piece rather than as an academic government and politics text,” he writes.

The author denies your accusations that he considers himself a "dispassionate researcher" but instead that of one with a background suitable to the subject who is simply expressing his opinion.