Nelson's LBJ Mastermind book

[Charles Drago]

Charles,

In this case, you have gone off the deep end--and not for the first time! When
you challenged me to explain the meaning of "mastermind", I introduced the
notion of "the pivotal player". That is how most words are defined: by means
of other words. I have offered too many arguments and too much evidence to
want to resume this exchange with you. I did not expect the kind of attacks you
have launched on me, Phil, and Morgan. I'm sorry but, "Been there, done that!"

When it comes to ad hominems, by the way, it seems to me that you are far
and away the greatest offender. I have been astonished at the liberal use you
make of personal vilification and verbal assaults, including some nice examples
in this very post. I am berated for making very mild and thoroughly justifiable
remarks about the scholarship of others, but you launch wholesale attacks with
impunity. I have the impression you regard the forum as your personal preserve.

Jim

Jim,

I reject all of the above out-of-hand. As I do your defense of Nelson's disinformation.

End of story.

Charles