I didn't make an assumption about what he believes, and then go on a tirade. That is your approach to these types of discussion.
I just asked if I understand him correctly. That's not "recasting" him. It is an attempt to learn what he really believes. I think he backed off a bit below (and by not answering me directly immediately below, so progress was made, in spite of your contribution).
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