An Observation

[Seumas Mac Uilleachan]

On 16/05/11 10:18 PM, Dr. Drang wrote:

> A bit of Kremlinology:

>

> About a month ago, I tweeted that I was still hoping—perhaps in

> vain—for some sign from inscrutable Mr. Gruber.

>

> https://twitter.com/#!/drdrang/status/56175149489205248

>

> He replied with this

>

> https://twitter.com/#!/gruber/status/56399420446609408

>

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> Dr. Drang

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lol

A) The rules produce inconsistent results.

B) That's because you don't understand the rules.

A) But when I apply the rules in certain cases I get nonsensical results.

B) That's because you don't understand how to apply the rules. When you 
become one with the rules there is no inconsistency. When all the world 
knows _emphasis_ as _emphasis_, only then is there **bold**.