re: Steve Robertson's latest Tweet

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So, I agree HJJ’s post was in poor taste. However back to Robertson though he hasn’t had a problem with drugs since he was basically a kid, maybe 18-20 year old range. The only reason his drug issues are known is because he himself amplifies them more than is necessary, imo to give him more of an identity (like an outcast, overcomer, etc). It’s pretty odd tbh. It’s hard to differentiate what he really is vs what he wants to create as a public characterization/persona. I’m very familiar with him and his story, and I’ve met him and heard him speak. I’m a former chronic alcoholic who nearly drank myself to death by the time I was 30, so I am well versed in navigating these communities. The main point I’d make regarding Steve is he has a pattern for amplifying and promoting shaky messages to be as controversial as he can frame it. I would also argue he subtly did that with many of the Mike Leach updates prior to the announcement of his death as well (many unnecessary remarks to make himself appear more valuable/connected than he is). Not like that is very different than most “journalists”, I just think he tries to straddle the fence between presenting himself as a down to earth regular guy when he’s just another grifter shock journalist

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