The Corsair's Note to Republican Readers

On yesterday's blog, I gave some advice to Kerry on how to win the debates. One of my Republican readers had this to say:

"As a Bush supporter, I can only thank you for your suggestions for Kerry - especially your suggestion that he try to goad W into losing his temper. It's not that you're wrong - he does have a bitch of a temper, I've heard - but you're dreaming if you think he's going to be undisciplined enough to lose it, especially over (please) the Saudi royal family. Good luck. You're a bright guy and I enjoy your blog, but if this is the best you can do, Kerry's cooked."

I responded:

"My Republican Friend: Awww. I really debated on this one, being so political yesterday. I know there are quite a few Republicans who read this blog -- and I thank you guys -- but sometimes I get the bug to travel beyond the Paris Hilton porno beat, you know? And while there are many, many issues I am pretty conservative: like education, zero tolerance for dictators, and my overall aesthetic taste, I hope you don't hold the advice-for-Kerry-on-winning-the-debate thingie against me. Not for too long, anyway -- Democrat, Republican, Naderite, I don't disciminate -- I want all your eyeballs on this blog. Well, maybe against the Naderites. I promose to try to be more even handed in my coverage in the future. Cheers, Ron"