Is it morality, or is it fear?

I lost my train of thought limping from the sofa to the computer, but I think it is cogent to the discussion.

Whatever it was I meant.

The relativity between Rust and Marty is compelling. Halfway through three episodes I am aware of the devolution of Marty and the climb of Rust. McConaughey looks better and better and the White Guys Can't Jump guy looks more and more in the shit.

I am reminded of the farmer story. Call it what you will. The farmer leans on his fence and chats with his neighbor:

"Yeah, son didn't come home last night."

To whit, the neighbor says,

"Oh, My! That is such a shame! I am so sorry! That is terrible!"

Farmer: "Well, maybe yes, maybe no.

The farmer's son subsequently arrives laden with booty.

"Look, dad!" I found ten wild horses! Now we can plow our fields and sell the rest for gold!"

Neighbor: "Wow! I am jealous! Isn't that great? Now you have all this stuff!"

Farmer: "Well, maybe yes, maybe no."

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"You ever wonder if you're a bad man?"

"Nah, Marty. The world needs bad men."

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Do you seriously say that you have read this stuff before?