[Kleon]

I also know that only Obots twist themselves into pretzels to explain how a Connecticut number is ***really*** an HI#...if, and ONLY if, you have a secret Obot-decoder ring.

My opinion has always been that the first three numbers don't really matter, so there's no reason to "explain" anything. Even the SSA says not to pay attention to them.

[Fantasywriter]

“Even the SSA says not to pay attention to them.”

Source, please? I.e.: is this long-time advice, dating from decades ago or a more recent development. The oldest link/citation you can provide will be appreciated.

How about marx? It’s such a simple question; it won’t take much of your time at all. Do you think Obama is a marxist, yes or no?

[Brown Deer]

so there's no reason to "explain" anything

So why is this so important to you, to explain away?