07-31-2015, 06:23 AM
(07-30-2015, 04:45 PM)WhoDeyWho Wrote: He even used the word "currently" in his strained logic. Things that are going on "currently" deal with the present.
Any support one might have of Marvin can only be due to actions that have occurred in the past. Since the future hasn't occurred yet, it can't be the impetus for any action (support) that has already occurred.
This shouldn't really even have to be explained.
I used "currently" intentionally to indicate a decision made in the present based upon the future. Even though I am "currently" making a decision based upon the future in the present, it doesn't lessen the impact of the future upon my decision making.
Fred suffers from paralysis by analysis. He doesn't support any coaching changes because things might get worse . . . in the future. That is true. Hell, damn near every situation might get worse. Things could also improve. If what you have been doing for years hasn't helped you attain your goal things probably aren't going to get any better all on their own. So in any situation if Fred's plan wasn't working he wouldn't modify the plan because things might get worse even though the current plan clearly isn't working.
