It's true that I was basically stripping the deck with AA24, but super-aggro players at the table were pushing with JJxx, QQxx, KKxx, 2345. Basically, everyone was just looking for any opportunity to raise.

I can't quote any PFR%'s offhand (I'm at work), but yeah, there was plenty of maniacal play.

Like I said, I always appreciate the advice. In EP at this table, this seemed the best strategy. Would table captain/maniac/cybermonkey9 have played his rags for $.85? I'd say at least 1/2 the time, given my experience with him. Clearly, he was limping with a marginal/garbage hand from a bad position.

If I was in any other position, there's no way I would have limped with that hand. I try be conscious of pot size on all streets, and do my best to manipulate, when not being an idiot.