More of why I am bummed...

I don't want to bore you, but I want to make some blunt observations.

Cardinal rules of engaging in logical argument call for avoiding the temptation of trying to win battles at the expense of losing the war. If you notice a different tenor in this blogsite, good! I have identified that I have been violating this precept, and the Common Master is not pleased with me and has voiced his disapproval with some of my past tactics. Frustration and anger, exercised with snide comments and snipes at those who visit are hardly appropriate for me, fellow cave dwellers, and it is an indignity to those offended. It turns me into a sour UL. Mrs. UL concurs!

If you have visited here in the past and have been insulted by me, you have my deepest apology. I will try to conduct myself more as a gentleman.

If you think I'm too hard on myself, well, allow me this. I know what rolls around inside me and believe me, I know what's inside.

So my bummed-ness is seeing the battles waged and won (in my own mind), and the war acutally lost, with the seeming lack of influence I think has come because of it. I am committed to change, friends. Let's stick to presenting our arguments with candor, even passion, without insult or personal attack. I, for one, hope to be an example of this. If I forget, PLEASE, refer me to this post as reparations for my behavior. Peace to you all!