by Matt Barr

Guess where I'm calling you from!

Posting from the New York State Thruway. I'm cooler than you.

There are ad hominem attacks, and then there are ad hominem attacks.

Yes. One is a fallacious argument (like this: "Nationally, the [Reds-Nationals] deal was generally panned, but many of those doing the panning are fantasy-baseball nitwits who can't see the wisdom of trading two everyday players for two relievers, neither of whom figures to close games and get saves, at least this season.") and one is a synonym for "insults." In which latter case, isn't "insults" a clearer and more direct way of saying "insults?"

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