Way, way back on Dec. 7, I wrote a post about Paul Mirecki, the then-chair of the University of Kansas Department of Religious Studies. Not wanting to turn this sideshow into a circus, I deliberately avoided any discussion of religion or evolution, and steered clear of making any controversial assertions. I merely recounted the known facts of the case: that Kansas bigot Paul Mirecki sustained some bruises, and then made up an outlandish story to explain how he got them. That’s it.

Later that same day, I reported that Mirecki resigned his post as department chair, and wished him well. I never intended to mention him again. He is a small-time crackpot, and not a terribly interesting one.

And so I now turn over all Mirecki crackpot posts to my new guest-blogger, “Bob.” Bob lives in Lawrence, Kansas, and has written at least eleventeen hundred words so far in the comments to my Mirecki post. (Start with comment number 63 and keep reading.)

“Bob” admits that Mirecki’s bizarre attack story is “impossible,” but goes on to point out the embattled professor’s many, many, many good points. Heck, the guy’s a hero. And unlike me, “Bob” ties it all together: Mirecki, Hitler, the Society of Pius X, the BTK serial killer, and a picture of some chubby guy holding a rifle.

Did you think Paul Mirecki’s made-up beating by nonexistent assailants was an isolated event, unrelated to pipelines in Afghanistan? If so, “Bob” says you’re a crackpot. Harsh? Yes. But Bob calls ‘em like he sees ‘em, and pulls no punches. You gotta respect that.

Generally I frown on anonymous blogging, but “Bob” has reasons to fear the exposure of his identity if he works for the State of Kansas, as he courageously calls Kansas State School Board Chairman Steve Abrams a “lardass,” and State Senator Kay O’Connor a “goon.” Also, journalist Michelle Malkin “worships Hitler,” which I bet you didn’t know.

So please join me in welcoming Bob. Hi, Bob.