PoliticalChic
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A very wise man coined that phrase.
In 1982, Ronald Reagan asked his arms control advisory committee to conduct a review of Soviet compliance in the 25 years of arms control treaties. It was the first such concerted review ever. The answer to the question of Soviet arms controls compliance was that there was none.
West, "American Betrayal," p. 198.
Unlike Franklin Roosevelt, the great Reagan provided the so much more realistic "Trust, but verify."
Today, more than ever, it is advice all of us should take to heart.
1. ....don't make the mistake of assigning a higher level of integrity and honesty than anyone else. Not politicians, bureaucrats, economists, pastors....whatever. As a result of the Wuhan virus, we’ve now learned not to assign superior ability to predict, or trust the knowledge of, scientists or doctors, either.
Certainly, we learned that about bureaucrats, heads of agencies, the Deep State. Now, let's remember Doctor Fauci’s advice:
2. . “Coronavirus is not a major threat for the people in the United States, and this is not something the citizens should be worried about,” Dr. Anthony Fauci January 21st. Five days later on a podcast with the New York grocery store magnate, John Catsimatidis…. January 26: “The American people should not be worried or frightened by this. Very, very low risk for the United States.” Dr. Fauci five days later, after saying coronavirus was “not a major threat for the people, not something citizens should be worried about,” he said, “It isn’t something the American people need to worry about or frightened by this.”
3. March 9th, and it’s Forbes. Dr. Fauci: “If you are a healthy young person, there’s no reason. If you want to go on a cruise ship, go on a cruise ship.” Remember the Song of Princess or the Virus Princess, whatever, docked or offshore in Japan where everybody on it had the virus? When was that? This Dr. Fauci in a story March 9th, Forbes:
“If you are a healthy young person, there is no reason. If you want to go on a cruise ship, go on a cruise ship.”
Doesn't look too good in retrospect.
4."This expert says ‘Don’t trust the experts’
First of all, the “experts” frequently don’t agree. When this happens, it is up to politicians and other elected or appointed individuals to decide. It is an unenviable task for sure. If you are right the “expert” gets the credit. If you are wrong, you “should’ve listened to the experts!” Not to mention that hindsight is always 20/20.
Secondly the word “expert” implies a narrow field of “expertise.” Very few experts or scientists are qualified to consider the Big Picture, and they often miss the unintended consequences.”
This expert says ‘Don’t trust the experts’
Of course, to trust but verify, one must need a real education, not the sort government school provides.
In 1982, Ronald Reagan asked his arms control advisory committee to conduct a review of Soviet compliance in the 25 years of arms control treaties. It was the first such concerted review ever. The answer to the question of Soviet arms controls compliance was that there was none.
West, "American Betrayal," p. 198.
Unlike Franklin Roosevelt, the great Reagan provided the so much more realistic "Trust, but verify."
Today, more than ever, it is advice all of us should take to heart.
1. ....don't make the mistake of assigning a higher level of integrity and honesty than anyone else. Not politicians, bureaucrats, economists, pastors....whatever. As a result of the Wuhan virus, we’ve now learned not to assign superior ability to predict, or trust the knowledge of, scientists or doctors, either.
Certainly, we learned that about bureaucrats, heads of agencies, the Deep State. Now, let's remember Doctor Fauci’s advice:
2. . “Coronavirus is not a major threat for the people in the United States, and this is not something the citizens should be worried about,” Dr. Anthony Fauci January 21st. Five days later on a podcast with the New York grocery store magnate, John Catsimatidis…. January 26: “The American people should not be worried or frightened by this. Very, very low risk for the United States.” Dr. Fauci five days later, after saying coronavirus was “not a major threat for the people, not something citizens should be worried about,” he said, “It isn’t something the American people need to worry about or frightened by this.”
3. March 9th, and it’s Forbes. Dr. Fauci: “If you are a healthy young person, there’s no reason. If you want to go on a cruise ship, go on a cruise ship.” Remember the Song of Princess or the Virus Princess, whatever, docked or offshore in Japan where everybody on it had the virus? When was that? This Dr. Fauci in a story March 9th, Forbes:
“If you are a healthy young person, there is no reason. If you want to go on a cruise ship, go on a cruise ship.”
Doesn't look too good in retrospect.
4."This expert says ‘Don’t trust the experts’
First of all, the “experts” frequently don’t agree. When this happens, it is up to politicians and other elected or appointed individuals to decide. It is an unenviable task for sure. If you are right the “expert” gets the credit. If you are wrong, you “should’ve listened to the experts!” Not to mention that hindsight is always 20/20.
Secondly the word “expert” implies a narrow field of “expertise.” Very few experts or scientists are qualified to consider the Big Picture, and they often miss the unintended consequences.”
This expert says ‘Don’t trust the experts’
Of course, to trust but verify, one must need a real education, not the sort government school provides.