But closer attention to the needs of the average reader could have yielded more focus on the risks, more skepticism and an even better outcome.
But its message, of contingency, of risk, of skepticism, of flux: that is never dumb.
However, an overemphasis on this skepticism risks overlooking the theoretical bedrock upon which this entire process rests, reaffirmed for all to see when the interim deal was reached in Geneva: It is in the interest of both sides to develop a peaceful, diplomatic solution to the nuclear impasse.
But the globalization of up-to-date vineyard and cellar techniques, with Bordeaux on the cutting edge, has so reduced risk that longstanding skepticism about the guidepost value of vintage charts has ratched up even higher.
But some environmental campaigners said Exxon, which has long expressed skepticism about risks posed by climate change, was mainly trying to improve its image.
" 'What if?' 'Will it work?' Now, there is skepticism and risk.
Since complete indifference to such discourse would require a superhuman level of detachment, the risk here is public skepticism about the ability of the justices to approach the case from a position of true neutrality.
Speaking with reporters at the start of their talks, Mr. Blair became the first European leader to side so completely with Mr. Bush, a position that carries considerable political risk in Britain, where skepticism about military action in Iraq is running high.
During road shows, underwriters were confident that Mr. Wynn's reputation and track record would be enough to overcome investor skepticism about the risks associated with the project.
It is this "narrowness" of conventional risk assessment that has spawned skepticism among many community members, both tribal and nontribal, about the use of traditional risk-based decisions.
