Bob Blick wrote:

>> And while we probably all agree that there is a lot of discussion that
>> doesn't fit this description, I think that Russell tries hard to make
>> it fit. (Most of the times, at least.)
> 
> When I read stuff like this I tend to think the writer, a smart person,
> is intentionally trying to seem thick so as to achieve their goal. In
> other words, it's a tactic.

I think the chances of understanding what I mean are generally better when
you not tend to think it's a tactic or that I'm just "thick". 

> Cheerful regards,

I had to look it up...  From <http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/cheerful>:

cheerful

   1. Noticeably happy and optimistic.
   2. Bright and pleasant
          * They enjoyed a cheerful room.

Gerhard

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