Barry isn't an asshole. I am surprised that Tony B included him on the list of possible assholes.

I don't see why his liberal political views get certain people so angry. You guys know that I am conservative and agree with almost none of Barry's politics, but I don't get angry at him for thinking differently than I do. Some people get frustrated that he is an apologist for Obama, but that can be said about almost anyone political regarding the candidates they like/support.

Barry's posts are always intelligently written and presented, and he doesn't tend to insult people unless they are insulting him first.

I have also been with Barry several times in real life, and he's always been a nice guy.

On a side note, I also like Corrigan, though at least I can understand why certain people don't, because he does sometimes insult people without direct provocation.