On 6/18/13 5:51 PM, Eisboch wrote:


"F.O.A.D." wrote in message
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On 6/18/13 4:55 PM, Eisboch wrote:


You know what? You are a nerd. A political nerd. This isn't meant as
an insult. I know lots of nerds from the technical disciplines. In
fact, I am one too. But a common issue with us nerds is that we
sometimes take things too seriously. If someone jokingly asks me why
something isn't working, I'll miss the light hearted humor and delve
into a long and protracted dissertation why it doesn't work and what's
required to make it work and why it broke in the first place. Only
after stopping to catch my breath will I notice that those around me are
either chuckling or their eyes have glazed over.





Someone you've heard of who has a nightly TV political talk show and I
have discussed in emails this very attribute we share.

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So has Matthews invited you to appear on his show? I actually like
him, strange as that may sound. He's knowledgeable and quick witted.
Mostly I get a kick out of seeing him get so wound up he can't get his
words out coherently. Yup, he's another political nerd.



No, not Chris. But he's very nice in person. He spoke to a union
conference I was privileged to attend, and afterwards he stayed around
for at least an hour to chat and to sign copies of his books.