Not sure I agree, based on (more subtle?) reading comprehension. > The conservative view simply is that this correlation is causal, while the liberal view is t

Not sure I agree, based on (more subtle?) reading comprehension. > The conservative view simply is that this correlation is causal, while the liberal view is that the causation runs in the opposite direction of the correlation. You're right that the poster doesn't make it clear (deliberately or not) but the use of the word "simply" feels sympathetic, and suggesting that the "liberal view" is that correlation and causation are opposed (when that would typically be counter-intuitive) sounds critical. At least, that was my comprehension of the post, as someone without any skin in the game.