This message corrects my previous message in which I experienced a computer glitch. My apology.

On Filling The Void With Banter

I was glad to help contribute to filling the void created by the continued absence of any noteworthy news of Omagine. It is not my intent here to engage in a verbal exchange by having taken exception to how that void has been filled, but I stand my ground. I don't believe the forum is the place to air one's political views.

Following are some excerpts of what has been loosely referred to as banter, presented in the order in which they appeared on the message board.But before I proceed, here is a definition of banter. BANTER: To speak or address in a witty or teasing manner. Good-natured and usually witty and animated joking.

Bill (1/31):"obstructionists"/ "Iran's nuclear threat...by Netanyahu and his boys really neutralizing them." BANTER???

PYPR (2/1):"The Nukes.Yes. I was referring to Iran. Didn't know if I should mention the country on the board." BANTER???

Alton (2/1): "The lame duck train wreck (I was going to call him a traitor...but decided not to call him a traitor). Not even a socialist...no matter how accurate those unspoken descriptions may be." BANTER???

The next 2 are my comments, not excerpts:

Bill (2/3): You compared me to the tag team Honeymooner and Edison. NOW THAT'S BANTER!

Beachmaster (2/3): Your comments on my poetry/parodies do not in the least diminish my high regard for you. My parodies on Frank, Charlie and the MOT were about Omagine and clearly BANTER!

In defense of clarktwayne, all his posts (with or without banter) dealt with Omagine.