(11-22-2019 01:01 AM)OptimisticOwl Wrote:  I think we can all agree that a liberal who presents liberal ideas through liberal publications and to liberal gatherings will be considered an expert by liberals.

Especially if he has advanced degrees from liberal institutions.

What if, it is really that someone who spent multiple years in a region, then did a master’s degree studying that region, who continued afterwards to research and right about that region, perhaps has an expertise in that region?

This is seriously the stupidest thing y’all have ever wanted to argue with me about - me saying that Michel has an expertise in a specific topic that is discussed at length in an opinion piece.

Did y’all actually read the entirety of the opinion piece and see how much detail he provided regarding Ukrainian politics/corruption?

Glad to have confirmation that y’all will argue with me about anything big or small.