I didn't downvote, but I think one reason is probably the repeated characterization of sanctions and Fed actions as "stupid", since that kind of puts things in

I didn't downvote, but I think one reason is probably the repeated characterization of sanctions and Fed actions as "stupid", since that kind of puts things in an us-vs-them mindset. For instance, if I worked on a library and someone filed an issue saying "We need to remove the current networking implementation", I'd be interested to hear what they had to say. If someone said "We need to remove the current stupid networking implementation", I'd immediately be on the defensive (since presumably I had thought it was a good idea). When trying to make a point, it's important to leave room for people that don't already agree with you to be convinced (especially when most people don't already agree with you).