John Atkinson said:

Regarding the question in your thread title, Mr. Krueger, the answer
is "no." I have fired writers for behaving in this manner. You are
welcome, of course, to raise this question at next Friday's debate in
New York, if you think it relevant.

Attempt to scare Arnii ****less noted. Rubbing Krooger's snout in his
impotency noted. Illumination of Krooger's inability to discern relevance
noted.

;-)