Anti-Depressants

[Dace]

Thanks, Rob, for the remarks.  I can't say you've changed my mind though.
You're assuming Reese meant his comment to be constructive.  I think it was
either intentionally malicious or passively aggressive.  I'm betting on the
latter, and I think he's used his influence over kelley to draw her into his
self-deception (oh she'll love that).

What really bothered me was how, after Carrol's response, it seemed like he
was just pleased as punch that he could paint himself the victim of Carrol's
horrid invective (oh, cover your eyes!)  rather than have to concede any
weakness in his comment.  Just now he repeated the point again, as if none
of the critical remarks of Carrol, Doug, and me ever happened.  It's all a
power game.  If he thinks he's in a position of strength, he can say what he
wants and admit nothing.  No doubt he was annoyed by your assertion that he
was only partially right and partially wrong.  No, that's not good enough
for him.  He's got to be completely right, and all the weakness has to
belong to those who disagree.  In other words, oh fuck it I won't say it.

Ted