actually I think it was a reply to my post in support of FJ's inquiry.
imo, Joel's degrees in Solid-state Physics and Engineering are showing.
typical knee-jerk mass-media reaction.
remember, he answers to his masters, who answer to whichever incumbent spends the most on banner ads that week.
I'd say leave it alone ... about the most anyone can hope for out of that blogger's exchange will be a big fat we-told-you-so.
you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it think.
GLTA,
R.