His statements are uncalled for. He is not addressing the content of your post. In fact, he ignores it in order to question your motivation. Would you be as cavalier about his statements if was coming from a liberal? He owes you an apology.

It is instructive to note that Erick and Redstate continue to post attacks on Ron Paul supporters and construct rationalizations that are primariy founded on cherry picking comments, ad hominem, and appeal to their own arrogant authority on who is and is not a Republican. At the time of this comment 3 of their 10 "Recommended Diaries" are attacking Ron Paul and Ron Paul supporters. Including this gem:

"A Brief Administrative Note -Okay, we (and by "we" I mean the moderators) have had a lot of fun with the whole YouTube thing when it comes to the moRons. But it's time to take our site back for non-Ron Paul purposes. This means not letting moRon diaries overrun legitimate diaries, etc. Effective immediately, pro-Paul diaries and comments from new users will be summarily deleted, no matter how reasonable, crazy, whatever it is that they might be. It takes us two seconds to hit the delete button on both your diary and your account, moRons. We will be enforcing this policy without exception."

Only Pro-Paul diaries are banned. Not Anti-Paul diaries. It would be funny if it was not so pathetic.

I'll paraphrase here what I wrote on Erick's site -

It is astonishing that the supporters of the only GOP candidate that actually seems to engender passionate support and is pulling brand spanking new registered Republicans into the party are not deemed to be fit to participate on a Republican board.

I know Republicans were able to get this President elected with a minority popular vote once, but it has to at least be close to pull that off. Trust me guys, its easier if you get more votes.

There is some serious self delusion going on in this party, if in fact Erick and RedState truly "represent the conservative blogosphere."

I prefer to believe that Al and Ed are more representative. I guess we'll see.