Thanks for the kind, and intelligent reply. Adam Smith is a hero of mine and I had never seen that quote before. Thanks for that as well.
As for Joe, he’s X and O’ing with the Bear in Heaven right now. He lived a life that collectively his detractors could never approach. That is their real problem. His toppling makes them feel better about themselves.
Thanks to all the supportive freepmails (a lot of them!) I’ve received since posting this. Usually all I get is pretty bad hate mail - calling me every name in the book.
I look at this as a sign that the narrative is being broken down, and the truth is on it’s way to being revealed.