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Re:Yes, experts will lie to you sometimes by nprz on Monday March 29, 2021 @11:04AM (#26622793)
> remember that they probably do have their assessment of your own best interests in mind. Think of them as an overprotective parent, not as an enemy.

Tell this to thousands of Americans who lost their jobs from international trade agreements. Sorry we had to take away your ability to earn an income and then lie about why we did it. We actually had your best interests in mind.

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Re:Yes, experts will lie to you sometimes by nitrogen on Monday March 29, 2021 @11:29AM (#26623207)
> Think of them as an overprotective parent, not as an enemy.

You often hear the phrase "nanny state" used by the middle of the US against the coasts, so someone using this parental phrasing as if it's a good thing surprises me. This is exactly the type of patronizing that reinforces that nanny-state impression and destroys trust in expertise.

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Re:Yes, experts will lie to you sometimes by jaywalk on Monday March 29, 2021 @11:14AM (#26622972)
"We need to put you in poverty to please China, but you wouldn't understand the nuance of this so we're just going to lie instead."
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