Display MoreShane,
"...IHFB proved when he was active. It sure would elevate the quality of the debate."
I take some level of exception to this credit being given. IHFB probably irritated me more than anyone. His "missing windows" and "scratches on the floors" and often barbs about Darden were just as desparate as the rest of the believers..... BUT he KEPT stating he was not biased, was simply looking at the facts...etc.
That was completely disingenuous. At least most of the believers state where they stand. IHFB said one thing but only argued another. I have little respect for that.
Bob,
Oh those "missing windows"...now that was a fun time! I think the "scratches on the floor" originated with E48...and IHFB then picked up on that? No matter, as that was funny too, whoever brought it up.
Yes, I agree IHFB was out to lunch (wrong), and irritating at times with his repetitiveness. But with what he had to work with, I think he did about as well as any Rossi fan could do to deflect attention away from Rossi, and on to IH. His strategy reminded me of that old lawyer adage: "If you have the facts on your side, argue the facts. If not, then just argue". And IHFB excelled at "just arguing".