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Start introducing some new topics for discussion, and also begin working harder on solid arguments, leaving the bashing behind.

Over some time, people will pick up on this, and he steps slowly outta the box.

He steps out quicker, owning up to some of that stuff, but also takes the heat quicker too. His choice really.

Lars has been here a long time and is passionate about the region. Same to blow that investment off by continuing this direction. IMHO, he works hard, can deliver a good program. Those two things really haven't changed much. He just needs to take the high ground with solid points, not by stepping on others to get there, and it's likely all good, before he knows it.

Edit: I happen to really like Lars. Have enjoyed his efforts here for a very long time. Somewhere near the beginning of this Presidental cycle, he changed things up for the worse. We've often disagreed, no biggie there. If anything, that's some food for thought when trapped in a boring time. All good.

IMHO, there are a lot of years where he was far more solid. Those can outweigh this time, make it appear as some kind of blip, given he changes things up for the better.