Every one of his posts is just

It’s giving “well I turned out fine”

I think he’s saying that if we sacrifice reality in favor of a preferred narrative we contribute to the delusory condition that allows charlatans to thrive

He’s fallen victim to one of the classic blunders! The most famous is ‘never get involved in a land war in Asia,’ but only slightly less known is ‘Do not go in against Isaac Chotiner and goad him into reporting on you!’

The Times identified 120+ instances in which guards were described as having punched, kicked or stomped on inmates, smashed their fingers in cell doors, held their legs apart and struck their genitals with batons, and even waterboarded them — all while they were handcuffed or otherwise restrained.