I've had a run-in with Layne before at NewsBusters. He one of those lib's who can't debate an issue without resorting to name-calling. He's always busting someone's chops, and it doesn't matter what the issue is. He just get's off on it. Every one of his screeds reeks of condescension. Here then is his response to a comment I left at NewsBusters. [For the full exchange follow the link at the end of this post]

Layne (not verified) Says:
October 11, 2005 - 18:10

"Personally, I'd like to see a system of compulsory service, like Israel's, instituted here: Right after graduation, or upon reaching one's 18th birthday it becomes mandatory to serve a minimum of 2 years in the military. "

Great one, jackass! You gonna see that your kids are required to do that, considering we're at war?

And I know you're not expecting your fellow cowards to back you up on that idea. That's why they're writing on blogs instead of "defending freedom." We on the left call them "Yellow Elephants" (adamantly defending a war they wouldn't be caught dead fighting).

That was a good laugh for the day, though. Thanks!

Hahaha...

ELAshley Says:
October 12, 2005 - 00:44

I enlisted 22 years ago. BD obviously enlisted. Why haven't you? Where's your excuse?

I've come across your screeds here before, Layne. All you manage to do here is bandy insults, without substance. Bray all you want like the "jackass" you are, nothing you say can touch me or anyone else here. You have proven yourself to be intellectually deficient, and unwilling to get your hands dirty, unless it's to paint silly protest signs that both denegrate the service honest soldiers have provided-- often in sacrifice, as well as demonstrate your ignorance of the niceties involved in maintaining our freedoms. But you'll laugh at that, and I don't care at this point. I already know who you are, and I'm content to thank the soldiers who do serve, in your name. You have what you have because of them.

16th century master stategist Miyamoto Musashi, wrote,

        "know the ways of all professions"

You mock what you don't understand, which, as any military man worth his salt will tell you, will get you killed. You should always attempt to know your enemy better than your enemy knows himself. Since you know next to nothing about what makes a conservative tick. You lose hands down, and you always will.

Beyond this comment you are not worth my time and effort to respond further. You sir, are a buffoon.

Finally, as promised, I would like to thank all of our service men and women, in the line of fire, in support of same, or at home tending families waiting for the safe return of loved ones. And Layne thanks you too. He'd do it himself if he... but then again, he wouldn't; which is why I'm doing it for him. Sometimes you have to lead these children by the hand.

Thank you all, and may God richly bless you.