Boy, was that ever a mouthful!
>" It is a tapestry of self-reinforcing memes, a tissue of sophistry intricately devised to justify what you have already decided is self-evident, mostly because you find it emotionally comforting and intellectually satisfying. Is it any wonder people not only reject your arguments, but that they are outraged and insulted by them? "
I think that was a Flame.
But I'm sure it will go right over Tom's head.
However, I'm sure it felt good to get it out.
All of us have done that at one time or another with Tom.