Mall: Here's another line from Friedman. I'm going on memory, but the words are accurate to within a few inches, so to speak: If you don't trust Len Ragozin to get the variant right, go somewhere else for your figures.

Treadhead asked: "Is Friedman senile?"

No, Treadhead. He is not senile.

Treadhead asked: "Is he so dense that he does not understand the TG argument."

No, Treadhead. Friedman is very intelligent. He doesn't like variant debates, but on his best day, he might be able to keep up with you.