Whereof one cannot speak, thereof one must be silent (advice for bloggers)

From Scott Adams (of Dilbert fame):

When it comes to anything complicated, I’m too ignorant to have a useful opinion. For example:

Some Guy: Scott, do you think we should return to the gold standard?

Scott: Um…

Some Guy: Should the U.S. stay in Iraq and be bled to death or leave now and let the bad guys get a foothold from which they can better try to destroy us?

Scott: Um…

Frankly, I’m suspicious of anyone who has a strong opinion on a complicated issue.