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Shit - why do I have to *think* about it? I like the way that old boy posts, damnit! It really has very little to do with his political leanings, although the fact that I frequently agree with them might make me biased. I enjoy the structure, the diction, and the willingness to transpose himself out of first person on occasion, and place himself within the so-called meta-conversation.
As to your original question host: time will do that. If you are subtlely asking if a presentation style like your own, full of links and documentation, passion and occasional vitriol, will change opinion more than, or in contrast to, roach's more prosaic style, or if his presentation style is superior - then I can't help you in your quest to change the minds of American, one TFP'er (or other board member) at a time. I seriously doubt that roach has significantly changed the political or philosophical positioning of too many TFP members with his posts, any more or less than other members. However, I do think that some of the explanation of the logic he uses, which is frequently included in his posts, without number of linked sources (which is your speciality) might challenge people to think about what they think in ways that are somehow less confrontational. Usually. Although sometimes he's confrontational too. I think there is a rhythm in his posts reminding others that he realizes that his thought processes are part of the difficulty in communication and positioning that endears him to others who do not share his position; thus, even if his core position could be construed as condescending (if one so chose in Bushworld, for example) - it often manages not to come across that way.
What the fuck - I voted for him based on the piece he did many moons ago in the TFP town thread. This little wires attached to his scarf did it for me. But I'm a simpleton that way.
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