[ohnonotthat]

The best example of there being [virtually] total independence would be if your hand was made and could not be improved (an A-high straight) while all of your opponents were behind (fl. draws, two-prs, trips) but not drawing dead.

That said, it will never be necessary - and will probably never be possible - to calculate these numbers in anything close to an accurate manner.

It's unnecessary because the "close" decisions will amount to nothing at the end of the year.

- It's impossible because calling time while you "count the stars in the sky" is not possible.

If you are constantly getting your stack in the pot with a 4-1 edge, a 3-1 edge, a 2-1, edge or even a 3-2 edge does it really matter whether your 2-2 is facing an opponent's AK/suited (making you ~ a 1% 'dog) or unsuited (making you ~ a 2% fav) ?

If you answered yes I'm afraid you don't quite get it.

Don't sweat the petty things (and don't pet the sweaty things).

- I saw it on a tee shirt . . . funny AND true