There's a reason he's so well-read, too. His comments are frequently insightful and quickly make sense out of complicated issues. He's been my favorite online writer for years; sometimes he gets petty or partisan, but usually his writing is damned good.

edit: and regardless he makes a good point here.

That's 254 characters. Two Tweets. It's obvious Gruber enjoys special attention and the HN community does not judge submissions on individual merit.