I remember when VADM Stockdale said " "Who am I? Why am I here?" as part of his 1992 debate to introduce who he was and his life.
Dems and some Republicans excoriated him for that. Why? A lack of discernment for some and a way to torch the opposition politically for others.
Also see the Stockdale Paradox
Vice-Admiral Stockdale
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I totally forgot about that Stockdale debacle. You’re right.