2026-08-12 DB-082
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Strip Commentary

Reading It

Grim observes that Badge believes, and states plainly that belief is dangerous. Rollo's question -- 'For who?' -- is the quiet knife. Belief isn't dangerous for the system; it's dangerous for Badge. The true believer is the one most exploitable. You've watched the most passionate employee get burned the hardest when restructuring arrives.

Deeper Read

Belief is the system's most valuable resource and the believer's greatest liability. The more you invest, the more you lose.