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Los Angeles Hoo

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I guess I...


...am mostly in agreement with what you are saying. I'd quibble with saying that it's a "personal vendetta" for DeSantis, though I'm sure it is for Trump, and justifiably so, as he has been greatly wronged, IMO. Generally speaking, I agree that it has nothing to do with science or conservative economics, and it does have something to do with emotion and certainly politics/power.

I think there's a difference between "rationalizing" and "justifying" something. I think the behaviors/actions we are discussing are entirely rational due to the nature of the political world we live in, but that does not mean I think that political world is just or justifiable. It just is what it is, unfortunately. Both sides are so far down the road that I don't see how we turn back at this point. It's an arms race of sorts, and we continue to move into increasingly dangerous territory.

As for your professional background, it's never mattered to me. I just don't think yours, mine or anyone else's matters much on this board unless the topic at hand is industry-specific. You are dead right that fund managers call out bullshit and contradictions -- that's their job, and I've faced it many times. Keeps you sharp! It would be funny if you were one of the HF managers I've met over the years.

Appreciate the comments on my writing/eloquence. That's important to me, and I spend a lot of time on it, so nice to hear it resonates even if (and maybe especially since) you disagree with the content.

(In response to this post by Blah)

Posted: 01/14/2021 at 1:55PM



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