First of all, I want to thank X.T.M for enforcing a “ceasefire” between myself, BB and RNJ. I really do think it is better for the mental health of everyone concerned to not indulge in these “low-signal” exchanges which are mostly just personal acrimony. Insulting someone’s career as “grift” for example or posting a picture of the Netanyahus at the Taj are not adding anything to the discussion and only serve to trigger the other party.
I would be open to revisiting this “ceasefire” after a certain period (a few weeks or months) provided the people concerned learn how to debate without being disagreeable. However, for now, it is best to limit interaction.
With that preamble out of the way, I want to turn to the main topic of this post: A diagnosis of what BP is or isn’t. I am including the (somewhat tongue-in-cheek) song “A Diagnosis” from the TV Show Crazy Ex-Girlfriend to illustrate the importance of obtaining a correct diagnosis. Before one can prescribe a cure, one has to first understand what the problem is. This post is my attempt to do so. It is inherently subjective and of course there is room for respectful disagreement.