This is a complete surprise to me and I feel like a jerk. That website... I wish you hadn't posted it.
Sometime ago I threw the towel on our political debates feeling no inclination to keep it going. Truthfully I was bored and Dave is one tough sob to argue with. He's very strong about his opinions. Which is of course, a good thing. But can be also unnerving if you just happen to be on the exact opposite side of the argument. The thing is, had I known this, I wouldn't had quit so easily. For one, this would actually motivate me since I would understand not only that Dave's views carry with them a... less mundane perspective, but also because it would help me get closer to him. Not the closeness of a friendship necessarily. That's not what I mean, although is always welcomed. But understand him and share thoughts with him. Allow him to imprint something on me and force on that republican bastard something of myself.
I'm actually distressed by these news. It's been on my mind all day. I like Dave a lot. Him seeing on me someone worth debating with was, I must say, an honor to me. I felt bold, proud and empowered the day he contacted me. But he's also ruthlessly calm and unmerciful in his arguments. And I like that, even when it hurts.
This is the extent of my knowledge of Dave - that and his knowledge of programming that is - but I have to say to you Dave, I'm happy we've met and I'm sorry I didn't make an effort to know you better, as much as you did to know me. I'm ashamed in a way. But also proud.
Now, do get better.
