Both of those approaches look weak because there is actual weakness. But different kinds.

Trying-and-failing demonstrates a lack of power. Some who see it will want to help you gain power to do the thing.

Not-trying demonstrates resignation, acquiescence, complicity. Who wants to align with that?

the math checks out - roughly two ducks for every goose

At first glance I thought this was a duck duck goose joke

Both families doing their darnedest to be invisible the past two years.

true

but yes, not as obvious as some other 2-pt conversion decisions

I guess the difference between going up 16 or staying up 15 is marginal, but +17 requires the Browns come up with 2 touchdowns and a FG to tie.

Also, if the BBC is right about the timeline of Lakanwal's life, then the CIA used him as a child soldier.

“Dim Philby.”