...so presumably my name is being dropped in the pursuit of political capital, or...?
Why would mentioning your name gain anyone political capital? This attack doesn't even make sense on it's own terms (although I do like how even you aren't disputing the substance of the OP).
You're implying I'm against fixing the game. Putting me and certain others on one side of the equation is a rallying cry for some; a way to accrue political capital for a cause. I haven't weighed in because it's an absolute custerfluck and people have knee-jerked historically against what I say and do on matters like these. Also, including that bolded part admits what you were trying to do here (otherwise, it wouldn't be a concern of yours worth noting) - you're so bad at this!
You are against fixing the game though. Once again, regarding the bolded part, your attack/smear doesn't even make sense. So in your mind, pointing out that you didn't even bother to dispute the point I made means...err...what exactly?
No, I'm not. I've been trying to fix it for years now, when many said it wasn't necessary and many others wanted to haggle over the most asinine of details. As far as I'm concerned, this recent dialogue is vindication! And again: you wouldn't have bothered to point out what I bolded (even if it's wrong, you thought you were making some clever point) if that's not what you were trying to paint by making this thread in the first place. It makes absolute sense.
Oh, and heads-up: the cool kids aren't going to like you any more for doing this.
You're against doing what is necessary to fix it (dissolving the current game and starting some sort of new election sim). Regarding the bolded part, you're clearly not going to enlighten the rest of the world as to whatever point you thought you were making, but whatever.
Not that I want to be a part of this exchange.
I just want to point out though that you can change this game without being forced to abolish it.