Do you think I took different history classes than you did? I know who Thomas Paine was and what he wrote. You are being a jerk.

Mike,

Charles doesn't need any defending, but calling him that is ridiculous. He's being kind with you.

The only person dealing with you who could be called a jerk at times is me - but, I'd rather be a jerk with a clue than simply a jerk. You are about as out of line as someone can be right now. Go cool off somewhere....