I'm not sure what you mean by "rhetoric" here
Rhetoric is something said more for effect than for its informational value - humour and irony are forms of rhetoric. (They can still have informational value, but it's generally of secondary importance to the effect of the statement.)
Ah, that explains my confusion -- you were using a nonstandard definition of "rhetoric."
In any case, what I originally posted was meant to be understood primarily for its informational value and not merely appreciated for my inimitable style and flare.
It also helps to English - we're generally much more used to sarcasm and similar forms of rhetoric than, say, Americans.
In light of this exchange, you're being ironic here, right? :)
--Mike