Caveats

Print out and stick to monitor when reading my posts, emails, or blog entries.

1. I don't think you're dumb
2. I don't think my opinion is inherently better than your opinion, but since it is my opinion I of course am allowed to feel strongly about it.
3. Just because I disagree doesn't mean that I think you're stupid. See #1
4. When I say "The Right" I mean that as a political movement/ideology, not individuals. I don't even necessarily mean "Conservatives". If I mean "Conservatives" I'll say "Conservatives".
   
5. If I mean individuals I'll name names.
6. I probably could have said [insert comment here] better/clearer/more succinctly, but I did the best I could. If I've offended you and #5 doesn't apply, then either I wasn't clear or you misinterpreted what I meant. Take your pick (but let's not kid ourselves, it's probably the latter).
   
7. When in doubt, assume I'm trying to be funny.
8. I often say/write things when I should just keep my mouth shut.
9. Please see the results of my Dice Personality Test.
   
10. I like to argue, or rather debate, issues. Know this going in.
11. I'm not trying to change your mind; I'm just stating my opinion and/or:
12. If I ask you to explain your opinion/belief, don't assume that I'm implying you're dumb;I actually really and truly want to know how you arrived at that opinion/belief. If you can't intellectualize it, if it's just a "feeling", fine. I'll accept that. And please see #1, #3, and #11
13. I don't take myself as seriously as you think. Really.
14. Now that I think of it, my opinion is better than your opinion.
    

There. This should end all the misunderstandings. I only see smooth sailing ahead.