Contrary to Thomas' carefully cultivated public persona, he is capable of abhorrent behavior in private.

Contrary to Thomas's carefully cultivated public persona, he is capable of abhorrent behavior in private.

I was warned that Mr. Thomas and the Garden would launch a campaign to smear me, and I am not surprised, nor will I be, at any false and vicious accusations that they may spread about me and my family. This is all a diversion. In court, they will have no choice but to deal with the real issues of my complaint.

In court, they will have no choice but to deal with the real issues of my complaint.

This is typically Iraqi behavior,

more of an emotional response to the recent woes and gives very little insight into consumer spending behavior.