Pot Smoking Mailman Burns Mail

And this is proof of..... what? It was a slow news day in Great Britain? Any word on alcoholic misbehavior? Any bias here?

He probably just burnt everyone's taxes and shit anyways. Who knew Robin Hood smoked the dro?

Never would have guessed that you were so knowledgeable about this fellow, especially as a Brit. Re: everything else you say, you contribute nothing meaningful to conversation. Wait until you're in your 30's or 40's, then you will have more life experiences that give you the right to voice your opinions. Until then, you need to keep quiet and let others contribute to the meaningful dialogue. I disagree with a lot of opinions on Current, but they are no less worthy opinions than my own- their opinions are to be respected as well. It's too bad that you have such a low opinion of those who disagree with you. When you grow up and mature, you'll be able to disgree with someone in a respectful manner, and not label them- labeling is very closed minded, and shows bigotry.

And..... now I have driven the thread off topic. Sorry folks.

About

Let’s get to the first oft-asked question: What’s with the name “Lionel”? No last name? Nope. Mononymous, like God. Get over it.

The name actually comes from Al Pacino’s character in the 1973 film classic “Scarecrow.” Why? “Ben-Hur” was taken. Born Hiawatha Lipschitz, Lionel has been performing talk radio for 20 years (93 dog years). Don’t even try labeling him or his ideology as such is for naught: He’s the quintessence of sui generis. Carol Channing scares him. He implores and entreats his listeners to critically think and analyze, to parse topics and peel the layers of the issue onion. The barbate Lionel loathes trite shibboleths, playbook and bumper sticker labels as well as leprosy.

Lionel started as a mere caller whilst in law school in his home town of Tampa (cf. Tampa Bay) and was given his own show in 1988 on 970 WFLA – a weekend show (Sunday, no less). For reasons yet to be fathomed, he then jumped to middays, then afternoon drive in less than a year. The rest is . . . well, you know the line. Lionel was a prosecutor and criminal defense trial lawyer, so when a legal issue needs dissecting, whom better to consult? Lionel hosted his own show on Court TV and has appeared as a guest on virtually every news commentary show. Then again, who hasn’t? He never wears sandals with socks. He’s a proud polyglot, sesquipedalian and accomplished manualist. Lionel’s wit and biting humor are nonpareil. He has often said that he’d rather be the editorial cartoon than the editorial.

He emphasizes the absurd and recondite and there’s a lot to emphasize. Politics, music, pop culture, memetics, numismatics, name it – Lionel will tackle the issue. Talk radio is supposed to be fun, last time Lionel checked; that’s why he never listens to it. He’s the Harold Stassen of talk radio. For revamped, rejuvenated, retrofitted and reinvented talk radio, Lionel is where to go. He has consistently been the Number One rated talk host during his time period in New York (no joke). New affiliates grow like yeast. Lionel redefines talk radio. He’ll make you think, whether you want to or not. You will learn. He hates magicians and comedians. And, oh yes, mimes. In his free time Lionel enjoys spelunking, frottage and making haggis for friends.

Lionel's book, aptly titled, "Everyone's Crazy Except You and Me . . . And I'm Not So Sure About You" (Hyperion) hit the stands in August 2008 CE

I see. That's the first time I've heard that definition. That's how radio personality "Lionel" got his start. There would be a call in program where they were discussing a particular topic- he would call in and talk about something completely irrelevant, that had nothing to do with the topic being discussed. It infuriated the hosts, but the other listeners loved it! (as far as myself, I am a troll of the "forest and meadows" type- about 3 feet tall in my stocking feet.) :)

Wikipedia:

In Internet slang, a troll is someone who posts controversial, inflammatory, irrelevant, or off-topic messages in an online community, such as an online discussion forum or chat room, with the primary intent of provoking other users into an emotional response[1] or to generally disrupt normal on-topic discussion.[2]

Whoa! I see your point. But what have you got against us trolls? We're not terrible, although many people think that we are! (I spend most of my time in the garden, hanging out with the gnomes!)

yes because a single story is grounds for judging hundreds of thousands (likely millions) of people.

You are an idiot unclecharlie either that or you are a terrible troll.

OK, where are you sickinjersey? Your Country Needs You! Now, tell me again why you want to legalize pot? I don't need a postman burning my mail because he smoked a few doobies. It seems, with stories like these, silly to legalize the stuff.