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I wasn't assuming he was attacking you or speaking in bad faith. I am firm in the assertion that any so-called leftist "intellectual" who [whether due to being lost in the sauce academically or for any other reason] is not able to explain themselves to a normal person is just a clown. The interaction you described should have been a wake-up call to him, not to you (though learning more is of course a good thing). He should realize there's something seriously wrong with his grasp of his own politics that you went away from the conversation baffled.
His sneering attitude makes me pessimistic that he will produce any kind of useful reflection from the encounter.
Anyway, don't worry about me. All that I'm saying is basically that you didn't do anything wrong and you aren't inadequate, though it's great you are seeking to improve. btw I also like HOPWAG like someone else recommended, though I'm sure it will become a pain in the coming years when they get to Marx. Politzer is also cool.