I don't know him as a person. I see a posting character. I see a mean spirited, antagonistic character. There are so many times one can be called a racist, a hypocrite, and a liar before they get angry and in my case to the point where you no longer respect his opinions or take him seriously. It is almost as if he has chosen to post as a caricature of a liberal. His post are that comical. I think of Mr Burns when I see his name.
I also don't think he realizes just how bigoted he comes across as a poster. Maybe he will listen to you.
If you have a personal relationship with him I can respect that. But I don't and all I see is an anonymous posting character. There are a few I know in outside of these forums. And many hold the same views as they do here.