[optimistically_conservative]

Since we (more specifically, I) don't have access to the totality of the comments posted, I cannot question your decision identifying him as a troll.

But I do agree with his criticism that his comments did not run afoul of the posting constraints.

I'm left wondering why not ban the account and leave the posts?

I have found posters I consider to the right and left of my views on this forum, sometimes varying given the topic being discussed (foreign policy, economics, social policy, etc.). I enjoy the exchange in all cases, including those that engage in fallacious argument.

For that I thank FR.

[Admin Moderator]

In some instances we will leave some posts up. As always, if something is pulled you feel should stay, let us know. We can restore specific things. (remember, one troll isn't our only task) Sometimes, there are many posts and to pick and choose; which stay and which are removed can be daunting. Especially with newbie trolls, and for the most part they return over and over. Why bother with their tripe when they just return so many times? So, if something is pulled and you'd like to see it restored, just ask, we can review, and most of the time, we will restore it.