This saga reminds a bit of the Kenny Roger hit, The Gambler
Every gambler knows
That the secret to survivin'
Is knowin' what to throw away
And knowin' what to keep
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You've got to know when to hold 'em
Know when to fold 'em
Know when to walk away
And know when to run
The trouble is the clowns in charge of the circus don't know what to keep or throw away, or, when to fold and run away.