You've said a lot there; probably as much as you can say. While I might take issue with a couple of points they aren't important enough to argue about. However, that's not the entire picture. It is not that you've said anything wrong, just lots of omissions which I understand. But, I don't feel at liberty to say much more so we'll have to leave it there. Your painting is not inaccurate, it's just not complete. Suffice to say I've spent some time in the Oval Office and I know where the house boat was parked too.
I've been around the horn a few times myself. I agree that the entrepreneurial spirit was exceptional for 85% of the journey. I would argue that near the end it waivered just enough to make the difference. That however is just an opinion. Since that risk wasn't taken we'll never know what the outcome might have been. It could have been another resounding success, or a catastrophic failure. The decision was not to roll the dice. The rest is history.
For what it's worth I respect your opinions as well. I kind of think we're viewing through the same window and from the same spot. The perspective is different because some have the opportunity to view things from within and from without, at the same time. Very unique.
The view from within changes depending on when you're making your observation. Sometimes the view from within is clear; other times it's murky. The same is true of the view from without.
All the best.
