It’s not your confidence that “bugs” me and it’s amazing to me that you would think this. Confidence can sometimes border on arrogance and you remind me of those people that think they can stand up, say whatever the hell they like, offend whoever they like and then say, “hey, if you don’t like what I say, then it’s *your* problem and not mine”. Well, if a lot of people are finding your attitude annoying, then perhaps it isn’t *my* problem after all?
I happen to be in the same camp as you in many areas, from general home price decline to political and military action.
Questions: Do you find it odd that you seem to have many spats with other people? Do you see other people having the same number of issues with each other? Did you ever consider that your approach to issues and debate might turn people off wanting to debate with you in the first place?
It’s OK to have whatever views and opinions you want, but I think this forum as a whole would welcome a different approach.