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Questioning someone's paternity is no less amazing than you referring to me as Bubba or fag. I offered that their writing styles are eerily similar. I'm sorry if that offended your sensibilities. I was not aware that you you were bi-polar, since you offend your guests all of the time, usually on purpose. Brad should take time to note that I tried to act civil but you chose to drag this issue into the gutter. I merely pointed out that for someone of your stature, you should be more careful with who you offend. Anthony Holman is an individual of unquestionable integrity, yet you called him Anthony What's His Name, fully aware of his given name. That is exemplary conduct on your part. Are those the types of displays that have me perilously close to banishment?
Have you noticed that even J.Rutledge has avoided this dialogue because of what you allege? Several Illinois umpires enjoy this board and you questioned our interpretation of the rules. Bob Jenkins has not offered anything different than what I've said. Others have shown you that each state advises their own in a way best suited for individual needs. Like you said, I'll paraphrase for brevity, make the call that your boss wants you to make.
Again, you've chosen to ignore my questions? Since you like illustrative numbers:
1) Do you see a difference between you ignoring the correct call for what is expected and the verbal obstruction call at second? I choose to enforce the rules that are written in the book. The book makes no specific mention of this call! This is the same argument I made when you insisted that a runner missing home after a fence clearing home run is inconsequential.
2) Like I asked a few days ago, do you ignore the fence clearing home run when he misses first base?
3) You omitted some state adopted rules. I wasn't sure if that was because you didn't know or they didn't fit your theory. My guess is that your used to ignoring those that run contrary. I don't, learning makes life interesting.
4) When you employ the wrong word, it changes the meaning and limits the creedence afforded the author. If I say that the fist baseman allowed a passed ball, that would be incorrect. Words are terribly important within written media. Statute was an incorrect use of a synonym. Why not use "law"?
5) I suggest that you not address me in the future either. You have far more to lose than I. The paid readers will note that you find it acceptable to operate by a double standard. In case you didn't notice, I have made no personal attacks against anyone who hasn't launched the first volley. I even remained above it all when you started playing games. You've repeatedly challenged my integrity whilst I acted as a gentleman.
You've abandoned your A2D philosophy and made several fatal mistakes. I can arue with TAC, Peter, Bob P or any number of forum members and never have such problems. TAC and Bob even admitted as much and acted as I expected. Brad should take note of who is throwing stones.
I came to argue a contentious issue. Recognizing that we will not all agree is called maturity. Belittling others with flowery prose is not. I've had more than my share of opportunities to lob some one liners. I've attempted to take the high road and you felt compelled to return to the mire. There's an adage about old dogs... I learned some, can't you?
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