Since I wrote the post, I know what I meant, and we were post polls and on to real life with this Administration.

So, no, it was a not a non-sequitur - cut and paste notwithstanding.

I don't really appreciate the "right-wing Catholics" insertions, which are inherently uncivil, could be considered ad hominems, and are personal assessment rather than contributions to a discussion.

Yes, I am Catholic. Yes, compared to your beliefs I might be "right wing", but then again compared to your beliefs Hans Küng might be considered "right-wing".