GETTING THE FAX! Self-Described “Fighter for the People” Eagerly Awaits List of Talking Points from Think-Tanks — Now With REAL News

“I’m only one person, but I speak up for the little guy. Somebody has to,” explains Richard K. Brommel. “I like to think of myself as a soldier on the battlefield of ideas.”

Brommel is quick to explain he does his fighting the modern way: by insulting people on social media.

“And I’ve been close to being a casualty.”

A casualty? How so?

“It’s happened more than once. A crisis of faith. I was speaking out against bad ideas. Universal healthcare, a higher minimum wage, expanded unemployment. So of course I got replies from all kinds of people.”

He voice breaks a little as he describes the conflict. “I’m ashamed to admit it, but some of the counterpoints were making sense. It was a terrible feeling.”

He rests his hand on the faded-beige dust-covered FAX machine on his office desk.

“But I have a secret weapon. Sunday morning comes. And just like going to church, my faith is renewed.”

From a FAX machine?

“Absolutely. I’m on a mailing list. I get crib sheets from think tanks. They’re full of points to counter the socialist…