re: #250 Athos

As far as I am concerned, Robert’s brand is irretrievably tainted by his actions not just here, but also across the entire levels of associations, excuses, and attacks related to exposing his connections to these odious fringe groups. He had his opportunity to extricate himself - and instead decides that the focus on anti-jihadism is such that it blinds him to any and all other issues. He has said he could care less with whom he allies or associates with as long as it is anti-jihad. That weakens the anti-jihad movement and plays into the hands of our enemies. I don’t need or want an ally like that.

Principles and character are not like a light switch to be turned on / off as convenient.

Spot on.