But, apparently my post was so poorly written that that point just went by the wayside.
Ah well.
I either need to be a LOT more clear (which would mean only writing intellectual question posts when I'm not tired, not hyper, not scattered and totally focused and awake (read: never)) or I need to put big disclaimers at the tops of the entries stating that I'm rambling and thinking as I write, much the way I do when I'm having a meandering philosophical conversation with a friend, and I'm throwing out ideas, not outlining a thesis.
It's no fun only talking to people who already understand and know what I have to say. But, well, it saves on the misunderstandings.