You're right, and I apologize. FWIW, I got into an extended dust-up the other day with a FReeper who questioned my conservatism only because I am from Massachusetts. When I read your response, I fell back in that "fight" mode because I incorrectly interpreted your reference to Orwell's socialist leanings as a shot at me. I let my frustration with somebody else (which the Irish in me can't seem to let go of) cloud my understanding of your post.
I really am sorry.
Yeah, anyway. Happy Christmas.