"I have called him xenophobic as well...use that term if you prefer. It's not any nicer than racism."

True, Ruth, but you have not called him apoplectic, tandependentious or nihilistic yet, and I, for one, am relieved about that.

Would anyone mind if I attempt to bring dachshunds into the discussion at some point? (anyone except Spaw, that is, but I gather he's boycotting this thread now anyway, so never mind)