I bet Ritchie is the kind of guy I would enjoy playing golf with and having a few brewskies. I know where he stands and I know he will not try to change my way of thinking but he will not be afraid to give his opinion while he looks me straight in the eyes. I know that I can trust him and I know he will watch my back. I know he is a hard working guy who really loves his country and does not want to change it for the worse. I know he has deep roots in the meaning of conservatism and he is very wise.

I know all these things because I have lurked here a long time and I have never met the man.
I also know he is not an idiot.