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To: T-Bird45

Either you believe that Trump is a fool who, despite being surrounded by a very diverse group of very intelligent people, is backing the wrong candidate instead of an obviously a better choice in the opinion of an internet forum - or that he is aware of something or pursuing a strategy that you’re not aware of.

Occam’s principle is that the more assumptions you have to make, the more unlikely an explanation is. I don’t assume that internet posters have better insight than the President of the United States does.


22 posted on 09/22/2017 7:36:17 AM PDT by bigbob (People say believe half of what you see son and none of what you hear - M. Gaye)
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To: bigbob

Strange is in McConnell’s pocket. Can you name a worse swamp creature than McConnell?


24 posted on 09/22/2017 7:37:55 AM PDT by Fantasywriter (Any attempt to do forensic work using Inernet artifacts is fraught with pitfalls. JoeProbono)
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To: bigbob

Incidentally, I have believed in and supported Trump through thick and thin. My posting history bears this out. I’ve been one of his staunchest defenders. But Luther Strange is a bridge too far. He is the swamp personified.

Btw, no one who says to trust Trump’s opposition to a good man like Moore even offers a theory as to what’s going on. They just say blindly trust. That is cultish. One of the 4-D chess people needs to pipe up and offer a theory. Throw us a bone. At least hint at the grand scheme that unfolds after McConnell gets his newest yes-man and a unique opportunity to put a strong anti-swamper in the Senate has been lost.


28 posted on 09/22/2017 7:44:02 AM PDT by Fantasywriter (Any attempt to do forensic work using Inernet artifacts is fraught with pitfalls. JoeProbono)
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To: bigbob
As I'm sure you know, the typical explanation of Occam is "if you hear the sound of hoofed animals, assume horses, not zebras." The unstated first assumption is that you are in the wide-open plains of the western US. However, if you were unable to see other animals for clues as to where you are, it is equally possible that you are on the geographically-similar veld/veldt of southern Africa. Thus, your very first assumption can take you down the path to an incorrect conclusion.

In this case, the shortest evidence chain pointing toward the assumptions under discussion seems strongest for Trump choosing a creature of The Swamp over a candidate that appeals to the base that elected Trump. You appear to favor the longer evidence chain of assumptions. It is certainly possible you are correct and only time will tell. Have a great FReepin' day/weekend - looking forward to Tuesday!

34 posted on 09/22/2017 8:15:02 AM PDT by T-Bird45 (It feels like the seventies, and it shouldn't.)
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