BTW I also have published many books and articles, have degrees, and have
been on the radio.

Hello Jim,

I'm well aware of this and I respect and support your contribution to
learning.

I have no dispute with you. But when someone descends to ad hominem
comments like "you certainly do seem to have a knack for talking total
bull****" it seems only fair to point out that the object of his idle
assaults also has the knack of selling thousands of books and being
regularly listened to around the world (I also broadcast on the World
Service). Maybe David could tell us a little about his own
contribution to culture? He seems to enjoy petty personal attacks on
minor newsgroups but maybe he could provide a more substantial example
of the value of his contributions to human achievement?

andy