Your side of the debate was eloquent, this response is eloquent, I can't be eloquent-the guy is a total ass. I'm trying to picture what he was doing while the rest of you were speaking and the image I have is of him examining his manicured nails while half listening just to seize the moment he could jump in and spout pseudo-intellectual bullshit. But I think overall this helps you far more than it hurts, any listener with half a brain won't get trapped in the box he's made for himself. And likely will only listen to him again if the guests are someone they're interested in...unless of course they enjoy being supremely irritated.