[beeyjay]

I don't think a raise to 30k wants action here. Like you said, that makes it push/fold for pretty much everybody. I think this is actually a weak raise to isolate more often than trying to get people to play.

While I agree with the others that a middle pair is possible, I think you're greatly discounting the possibility of at least AK-A9 KQ. Considering the guy has been involved in a lot of pots that may even open up a little more. I push.